Policy on Managing Unreasonable Actions by Complaints

June 3, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
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Content

Consideration was given to proposed revisions
to the existing Policy adopted by the Borough Council on Managing
Unreasonable Actions by Complainants. 
This was previously referred to as the Policy on managing
unreasonable or unreasonably persistent complainants.
 
Due regard was given to the financial and
value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and any
legal implications detailed in the report.  On the grounds that adopting a revised policy in
line with the recommendations of the Local Government and Social
Care Ombudsman would ensure that the Borough Council was able to
respond efficiently to the needs of local residents, Cllr Keers
proposed, Cllr Taylor seconded and Cabinet
 
RESOLVED: 
That
 

(1)       
the revised Managing Unreasonable Actions by Complainants Policy
(attached at Annex 3) be approved.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.30 pm on June 3, 2025

Supporting Documents

01 Report of Director of Central Services.pdf
Annex 2 - LGSCO Guidance.pdf
Annex 3 - 2025 Policy on Managing Unreasonable Actions by Complainants.pdf
Annex 1 - 2017 Policy on Managing Unreasonable Behaviour.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Jun 2025
Subject to call-inYes