http://www.ombudsmanwatch.org/
We are campaigning for the abolition or radical reform of the Local Government Ombudsman institution, for the removal of the current Local Government Ombudsmen from office, and for a politically and legally accountable Independent Local Government Complaints Commission free from systemic maladministration and pro-council bias, that is not staffed by the friends and former/current colleagues of local government officers.
THE DADDY OF THEM ALL . . . So sensible and true it hardly reads like a RANT.
http://www.bushywood.com/local_government_ombudsman.htm
Many people with good cause to complain make the mistake of complaining to the LGO, without realising the Ombudsman's role may be to stifle serious complaint, or slow responses sufficiently to cause a potential litigant to lose his window of opportunity for Judicial Review, etc. Obviously, litigation is always the last resort. However, with an estimated 24,000 serious criminal offences committed each year by planning officers, it is pointless making a complaint to the Ombudsman where he is unlikely to be able to award significant damages to justify the effort in putting your complaint, where it is most often the case that the same amount of effort would suffice for a successful and substantial claim.
Wonderful SPOOF site . . . So good it looks like the real thing . . . It makes more sense at  least.
http://www.planningsanity.co.uk/forums/legal/ombudsman.htm
But in terms of the ability of the Ombudsman to affect decisions already made then that is limited to criticism of the processes, and not the outcome, as there is no power to reverse a planning decision, even if it is manifestly wrong, and contrary to law.  Generally Planning Sanity has little confidence in the Ombudsman to investigate matters to the satisfaction of the majority of complainants,
Very informative site . not given to ranting . . a depressing insight into facts of planning decisions.
http://www.adamsmith.org/blog/archives/001130.php
Jad Adams points out that while the Ombudsman's office is staffed with so many ex-local government officials, it is not surprising that they find in favour of complainants in only 1.6% of cases. Like medics they close ranks; unlike economists (such as me), who publicly and healthily disagree, sometimes violently!
Excellent . . .very professional site gives lots of facts . . Bordering on a RANT
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http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmodpm/458/5031515.htm
the bias of the LGO does not have a trivial effect on their lives: depending on the issue and the stakes involved, it can be the cause of intense and protracted anguish and despair. The suffering is made all the more trenchant when an experience of injustice from one institution is then compounded by a further experience of injustice from a second institution, where that second institution is dignified by the State as a government body, and incorrectly publicises itself as an impartial arbitrator.
Government paper. . . . They know all these facts so why don’t they DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT
http://kenfrost.0catch.com/nulabour/story/categoryview.php?cmd=reset&key=8
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 Croydon Library Bans Website
My thanks to Richard who wrote to me today, telling me that Croydon library has started to block this web-site from their public pc's. Richard says that he uses the library computers regularly; and has been a frequent visitor to www.croydoniscrap.com over the past year or so, since an article in the Croydon Guardian mentioned it.  However, Croydon Libraries have recently banned this site; mysteriously categorising it as a "Gambling Site". . . . . . . Censorship or incompetence?
Excellent .one of Ken Frost’s  many sites . . the Guy that gave me the inspiration to start my sites.
http://www.croydoncouncil.info/page14.htmll
The letter in effect finds LBC GUILTY of maladministration. It totally ignores the fact that LBC planning officers lied on the pre planning reports. It totally ignores the fact that LBC granted planning permission on the basis of falsified plans. It totally ignores the fact that LBC failed to inform us (or any other of the flats) of impending planning change or that they falsified documents to cover that up. It totally ignores the fact that LBC planning officers conspired with the owners and tenant of the shop downstairs, to allow them to install a sub standard, dangerous and noxious flue
Talking of which . . from one of my own sites . . . . a page about Croydon Council’s corporate policy to ignore serious complaints . . . AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED
http://www.public-standards.gov.uk/news_releases/press_coverage2005.htm
Change to adviser status sparks anger
"The government has earned a stinging rebuke from the public standards watchdog after secretly changing the legal status of political advisers. It emerged yesterday that the government had amended an "order in council" that redefines the role of special advisers from providing "advice" to ministers to giving ministers "assistance", potentially giving them new powers over civil servants.
Sir Alastair Graham, chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, which has called for a civil service act to clarify the role of advisers, protested about the "hole in the corner" way the government had changed the law without informing parliament or the public."
Great stuff . . . If you haven’t got time to trawl all the papers for the dirt on Government . . . .
this site does it for you.
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/liverpool/2004/05/292196.html
You might be interested to know that Liverpool City Council are being investigated by independent watchdog the Local Government Ombudsman for causing injustice through ‘maladministration’ regarding their drive to build on Newsham Park (You can see what counts as maladministration at the LGO website, www.lgo.org.uk - it covers all sorts of nasty and corrupt things!).
Great professional looking site trying to keep Liverpool informed
http://www.the-real-picture-of-uk-social-services.i8.com/contact.htm
Commission for Social Care Inspection - Contact these with any issues you feel need to be said about your local department
Have I got news for you! . . . read this page 1st.
http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/parlment/nolan/intro.htm
The Committee on Standards in Public Life was established by the Prime Minister in October 1994, under the Chairmanship of Lord Nolan, to consider standards of conduct in various areas of public life, and to make recommendations. It was set up against a background of increasing public concern about standards in many areas of public life.
Worth reading what was supposed to happen 10 years ago . . . .  but it’s worse now than ever.
http://www.planningsanity.co.uk/forums/legal/ombudsman.htm
The objective of the Ombudsmen is to secure, where appropriate, satisfactory redress for complainants and better administration for the authorities. Generally Planning Sanity has little confidence in the Ombudsman to investigate matters to the satisfaction of the majority of complainants,
Super site with loads of content and sensible too.
http://www.bioa.org.uk/young-people/maladministration.htm
'Maladministration' includes (among other things) delay, rudeness, bias, faulty procedures, offering misleading advice, refusal to answer questions, unfair treatment and refusal to inform complainants of their right to appeal. 'Redress' is what an ombudsman recommends to put matters right when he or she upholds a complaint. It might be an apology, a change in procedure to try and make sure that the mistake does not happen again, or payment to cover any money that the complainant has lost as a result of the maladministration. In some cases, the ombudsman might say that a complainant deserves some extra money to make up for any worry or inconvenience the mistake has caused.
The pittance paid to sufferers  . . .for . . .  in some cases horrendous inconvenience and hurt.
http://www.investorsassociation.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=9745
Here is where it became surreal. What is expected when you lose a case and the high court judge rules that you should do something, IS TO DO IT. But not so for the DTI. The direct result of the case in which the DTI was told to furnish more information is that the public today is getting no information at all. In effect, there is now no register open to the public. The DTI got the law changed.
How the DTI achieved this was the subject of the ombudsman's scathing report, which included findings that the department had misled the courts, parliament and the public. A full house. They had given a bogus reason for their opposition to providing the information. They had reneged on a promise to consult the charity on their plans.
So you’ve got the Government telling us that they are going to clean up the Councils  with one breath and then cheating and lying with the next . . . hmmm  . . . how is it ever going to be sorted?
http://www.letsfixbritain.com/lgowatch.htm
He refused to make any award at all in respect of the time and trouble caused by the process of making the complaints, notwithstanding the hundreds of pages of correspondence and hours of labour to supply facts and arguments that were simply ignored, first by the Council, and then by the LGO. (In fact, this is a common experience of LGOwatch members: the LGO simply ignoring clear facts and arguments that would impede his finding in favour of the Council.)
EXACTLY my experience. . . how The Ombudsman arrives at some of these pitiful awards is outrageous . . no wonder the Councils  care not a jot whether The LGO admonish them.
http://www.rottenborough.org.uk/
The Antidote to Local Authority Web Sites. The government tries to pretend that there is not much wrong with the system. Meanwhile, local taxes go up by more than the rate of inflation every year. I expect this extortion will continue until civil disobedience persuades those complacent politicians to do something about it. Disobedience might as well start here. This web site is dedicated to victims of the establishment. I will publish their stories as they send them to me.
WONDERFUL SITE . . I’m going back there when I’ve finished this. . . Who’s Who in the Masons . . Horrifying examples of Borough abuse condoned by their cronies at The LGO.
http://www.chezhardcastle.btinternet.co.uk/Pages/IObjectOM.htm
At no time did I consider that the Ombudsman took anything I had to say seriously.This service is a waste of taxpayers money. The Planning Authority sets itself above giving a reasoned explanation of its actions and the Ombudsman supports this. The Ombudsman has now ended all communication indicating that the only way forward is to challenge his decision in the High Court. The above seems to suggest that the Ombudsman is answerable only to the High Court but in fact, the Ombudsman must answer to the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
Just more of the same . . . a sweet site this . . almost gentle in its condemnation.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/england/2111980.stm
Treated 'disgracefully' The plight of the couple, who now live in Fressingfield, Suffolk, has twice been considered by the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Twice his decisions acquitting the Department of Transport of any maladministration have been overturned by the High Court. But In a third ruling last September, the Ombudsman held there had been maladministration by Government officials. The ruling found government officers had not informed Norfolk County Council of its powers to buy the house, or compensate the couple.
Nothing gentle about this one . . disgraceful Authority behaviour once again condoned (TWICE) by the Corrupt Ombudsman System.
http://www.ombudsmanwatch.org/under-reporting_of_maladministration.html
If the council complies with the Ombudsman’s recommendations, there is in fact usually no mention of maladministration relating to the council in question in the Ombudsman’s annual report. Instead, the matter is euphemistically reported as a 'local settlement'. The local press are then unable to report the Ombudsman’s findings as maladministration, even though the Ombudsman has found malad-ministration according to his own published definitions, and only undertook the investigation on the basis of apparent maladministration with injustice. The council concerned is thereby spared press exposure of its maladministration.
Unless you are Croydon Council and have been found GUILTY of maladministration towards ME
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http://www.eurocardirect.co.uk/the_cover_up.htm
digest all the information, and you will never again trust anyone who only exists in a position of trust in Government, Government Departments, Regulators, Ombudsmen and you will never ever trust a Financial Services Industry Senior Person again in your entire life.
A Vile Betrayal Of Trust - The Cruellest and Most Obscene Theft of all is the Deliberate, Slow, Systematic, Premeditated and Calculated Theft, Rip Off or Scam, or Knowingly Condoning that Same Theft, Rip Off or Scam, by Someone or by Some Professional Organisation Or Supposed Regulator Who Only Exist on Trust, God Help Them!
A fantastic almost bewildering RANT about just about every institution. Fascinating facts about freemasonry, its insidious effect on society.  Cover ups, scams, hidden agendas, it’s all here, but you do have to look for it and that can be an adventure in itself. . . loads of links . . .  Great Stuff.
YOU WANT TO TRESPASS ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY IN CROYDON? . . DIAL 999  . . AND THE  MET POLICE CROYDON WILL SEND A SQUAD CAR AND HELP YOU DO IT .  . ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SAY IT’S YOURS . .
NO PROOF NECESSARY.  

( if you are black that is . . don’t bother if you are white)
YOUR KNOWLEDGEABLE OFFICERS PHILLIP GOODWIN Director of Planning ??? Are they the same “knowledgeable officers” that don’t know that Local Authorities  are responsible for the GAS regulations? Are they the same “knowledgeable officers” that passed an extraction flue as being perfectly acceptable . . . but when properly investigated turned out to be “not in any way that approved.”? Are they the same “knowledgeable officers” that signed a completion certificate FREE OF CHARGE for a flue that on proper inspection is found to still be a nuisance 18 months later? Are they the same “knowledgeable officers”  that gave the shop PERMISSION TO PUT IT ON OUR PROPERTY?
Are they the same officers that know nothing about fire risk in extractor flues as described by the London Fire Brigade? Are they the same officers that can’t tell the difference between
a Fish and Chips, Chinese Food to Take Away and a flower shop from twenty paces?
THEIR IGNORANCE OF BUILDING MATTERS MR GOODWIN IS MATCHED ONLY BY THE CALLOUS INDIFFERENCE OF YOU PHILLIP GOODWIN AND YOUR BOSS DAVID WECHSLER CEO.LBC . .YOU ARE BOTH A DISGRACE TO YOUR PROFESSION  AND SHOULD BE SACKED.
Part of my RANT about the useless Planning Dept at London Borough of Croydon. Although LBC were found GUILTY by The Ombudsman . . It was only for not bothering to put all these matters right . . . Nothing was said about their disgraceful behaviour in conspiring to make it happen in the 1st place.
Croydon Council GUILTY of Maladministration found by Ombudsman. Sept 2005
Click here
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2005-10-19b.17720.h
a page on http://www.theyworkforyou.com
Kevin Rendel Posted on 22 Oct 2005
Mr Woolas, I became a member of LGOWatch http://www.ombudsmanwatch.org because like many other citizens of this Country, I found the Local Government Ombudsman, in many ways worse than the Councils we where making the complaint about. The LGO has a lot of power, one could reasonably expect such a body to use due diligence in investigating complaints, instead we find that the LGO will accept the word of an Officer of a Council, even when the complainant provides the LGO with Documentary evidence disproving said Officer. The LGO is a form of Court but it allows Council Officers to routinely Perjure themselves without question. The LGO is a National disgrace, as is the complicity of the Government in perpetuating the corrupt system of the LGO. As is your reply to Anne Milton MP. There is nothing Lawful, Fair or Open about the LGO, it is a Kangaroo Court, and replies such as yours make you complicit in it's continuation.
Kevin Rendel.
Kevin is replying to a ridiculous statement by Phil Woolas Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Who says The Office has received around 50 representations relating to the work of the Local Government Ombudsman over the past 12 months. We do not keep records of the precise nature of the representations received. This information could be provided only at disproportionate cost”. . . . . keeping records of 50 complaints? . . disproportional costs . . . That cost wouldn’t pay his tea room bill at the House of Commons. . . no wonder The Local Government Ombudsman is free to carry on with impunity.
A fabulous site this. . . so professional . . .with just a hint of irreverence. ie . If you didn’t before click on
The Office
NEW
Croydon Council Dirty Tricks Page.
Have I Got News For Croydon
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Visit THE Croydon Council information site www.croydoncouncil.info
Colin’s LINKS page . . . . this is my attempt to assemble some good links about Corrupt Council’s . .  Lazy Local Authorities . . . And their stooges at The Local Government Ombudsman . . . . . each link has a quote from that site  . . My comments are in green.
My favourite quote this time . . . from  http://www.ombudsmanwatch.org/MORI_survey_1999.html
‘Around half the complainants say they would take another complaint to the Ombudsman. However, half of those dissatisfied with the outcome say they would not, mostly thinking it a waste of time and that nothing would be achieved. It goes on to say that 60% of the complainants in the sample who said they would not go to the Ombudsman again described the institution
as a ‘waste of money’.
Taken from  . . 1999, MORI conducted a customer satisfaction survey on behalf of the Commission for Local Administration in England, which provides the Local Government Ombudsman ‘service’.
But it was a close run thing for favourite with . . .  http://www.londonclasswar.org/london_calling_2004.htm. . . . .
for their quote in a Google search
The Ombudsman found Hackney Council guilty of misadministration (fuckwittery to you and me) ...
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Local Government Ombudsman. (LGO) Jerry White washes report of maladministration.
Colin Blasts IWG (Ingram Winter Green off the WEB) Their own site was bottom of page three the last time felt like going that far down the list to look for them.
http://www.name-n-shame.co.uk/
The power of words versus the stench of corruption
Society is full of people with no scruples; people who are morally and/or financially corrupt; people who are determined to rip us off at all costs; people with no integrity who will never recognise or acknowledge the truth because their own world is based entirely on lies.
These people usually form themselves into like-minded groups and close ranks to present an almost impregnable barrier to outsiders. Or they may find an innocent scapegoat to blame; some innocent fool who tried to speak the truth. If good people continue to turn a blind eye to the activities of these parasites, they will continue to prosper. In many cases, the law actually protects them but perhaps that merely confirms that those who introduce and enforce laws have in their midst some of the most dishonest and corrupt members of our society. Our aim is to name and shame these people and we welcome your help. Though our current government seems determined to deny our right to freedom of speech it is still our right and we must use it.

The POWER of words indeed . . . great site . . does exactly what it says on the tin.
Croydon Ratepayers against Croydon Council
http://www.cracc.co.uk
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Who else can put a blank page at No 1 on  Google search? Coming soon  . . Vote Colin Cole & Ken Frost.
Croydon Ratepayers Against Croydon Council
http://www.cracc.co.uk goes straight in at No 1
Let’s get rid of the Labour Party in Croydon
. . . Why? . . . . Click here
A WARNING  to The Labour councilors / councillors of London Borough of CROYDON .  (typically ignored). . With a little mention of Jerry White-wash the LGO . . Local Government Ombudsman
Help me oust Tony Newman Croydon Council LEADER. Labour have been there too long.
Click here.
These sites were created because Solicitors Ingram Winter Green and Denniss Matthews  will not respond to my many letters, and because The Law Society will not investigate all this:-
The reason these sites are still here presumably, is because they are ALL not willing to answer the simple question . . “Did you or did you not conspire with your clients, S J Patel, Nathan & Ruth Teitelbaum of Fineland Properties Ltd,  to deliberately LIE, CHEAT and DECEIVE in order to DEFRAUD me of my  considerable claims against them?” . . well not in Court anyway. . . lying is one thing . . perjury another.  All the content of these sites is based on that premise, and NONE of it has ever been denied or even contested.
For the removal of doubt, I have never called Daniel J Ginsbury “a lying, conniving, scheming piece of pig shit, low life life gutter scum”.
I merely ask the question? If all of the above is true would that make him one? Daniel Ginsbury declines to ans either the former or the latter. It is true that I accuse IWG of being a bunch of total Wankers for allowing these sites to be here and are not able to fathom a way out of this dilemma. Not worthy to call themselves Solicitors in fact.

DISCLAIMER . .  re MCP Law  Click here

My claims made on this  and other web sites are based on the fact that Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar ( MCP Law ) refuse to answer even the most basic of questions. They should have no reason, unless to do so would embarrass them or their clients in disclosure of lies, connivance, and conspiracy. In exactly the same fashion as the IWG, Denniss Matthews conspiracy. I have asked them over and over again to tell the truth but they have declined. It is reasonable and correct therefore to make the assumptions that I have and that are printed through out these sites. MCP Law still have the opportunity to refute these claims if they wish . . . Provided they can prove it that is.

NOTICE TO ALL search engine, ISP’s, Nominet, Hosting Co’s, domain name providers and the like. ANY adverse legal content on my sites . . . . Is AT LEAST ONE YEAR OLD . . . but more likely 2 years old.  . . . and therefore is EXEMPT from prosecution in ANY form under UK Law by virtue of being OUT of STATUTE. Please ignore any threats of legal action. . . They will just be ‘trying it on’. . . besides it’s ALL true otherwise they would have sued me.as per Google search defamation limitation.Pre-action Protocol for Defamation In particular, time is always ‘of the essence’ in defamation claims; the limitation period is (uniquely) only 1 year www.justice.gov.uk/civil/procrules_fin/contents/protocols/prot_def.htm

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Steven Grossman will invent a name for you.
www.barnett-ross.co.uk
www.barnettross.org.uk