The Ombudsman's final decision
Summary: Mr X complains about misinformation provided by the Council. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint because this is a matter for the Information Commissioner’s Office.
The complaint
Mr X complains about misinformation provided by the Council.
The Ombudsman’s role and powers
We investigate complaints about councils and certain other bodies. We cannot investigate the actions of bodies such as the Information Commissioner’s Office. (Local Government Act 1974, sections 25 and 34A, as amended)
How I considered this complaint
I considered information provided by the complainant and the Council.
I considered the Ombudsman’s Assessment Code.
I considered the complainant’s comments on my draft decision.
My assessment
Mr X says that the Council delayed providing information he sought regarding a planning matter. He says that the information provided is inaccurate.
Any dispute about what information can and should be provided to members of the public are matters for the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Final decision
I do not intend to investigate this complaint because this is a matter for the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman