The Ombudsman's final decision
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about Council tax banding because it is a complaint against a body out of jurisdiction.
The complaint
Mr X complains about his Council tax banding.
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 Valuation Office Agency. (Local Government Act 1974, sections 25 and 34(1), as amended)
How I considered this complaint
I considered information provided by the complainant.
I considered the Ombudsman’s Assessment Code.
My assessment
Mr X complains about his Council tax banding. He appealed to a Valuation Tribunal in 1996 but considers his banding unfair.
Decisions about Council tax banding are made by the Valuation Office Agency and are out of our jurisdiction.
Final decision
We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint because it is against a body out of jurisdiction.
Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman