The Ombudsman's final decision
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the level of council tax because it affects all or most of the population of the area.
The complaint
Mr X complains about an increase in council tax.
The Ombudsman’s role and powers
We cannot investigate something that affects all or most of the people in a council’s area. (Local Government Act 1974, section 26(7), as amended)
How I considered this complaint
I considered information provided by the complainant and the Council.
I considered the Ombudsman’s Assessment Code.
My assessment
Any increase in the amount of council tax set by a council affects all or most of the population of the area. The Ombudsman cannot therefore investigate such a complaint for the reason given above.
Final decision
We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint because it affects all or most of the population of the area.
Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman