We will not investigate this complaint about a housing benefit overpayment and the Council seeking to recover it. This is because part of the complaint is late and there is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s recent actions.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
London Borough of Newham
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Other
Reference 25-025-484
Sector Benefits And Tax
Category Housing Benefit And Council Tax Benefit
Decided 16 June 2026
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