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By Councillor Doggart – SPSO Case Reference 201906053 – Upheld Complaint Against Council

“Committee:

Notes the decision of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, Case Reference 201906053, to uphold a complaint against Council regarding its failure to take action to protect the complainer.

Further notes the Council has issued an apology following the decision of the Ombudsman.

Asks for a report to Policy and Sustainability within two cycles of any ongoing investigations being completed, or earlier if possible, detailing:

1.       Council policy regarding tenants against whom repeated allegations of           Anti-Social Behaviour have been made.

2.       The responsibilities within the Council for delivering these policies.

3.       The reasons that contributed to a failure in this case, including the failure to keep reasonable records.

4.       Any changes to policy or process that are being considered in light of          this case.

5.       Reassurance that any consideration of the relocating any Council   tenants would strongly favour the victims over the perpetrators of         alleged Anti-Social behaviour.     

6.        Committee requests any decisions made by Policy and Sustainability           to be referred back to this Committee for noting.