Ombudsman Begins Investigation

On 27th of June 2007 the Local Government Ombudsman wrote to HorfieldROSE to state that our complaint is now being investigated. In his letter he states that he will investigate that:

The Council failed to adhere to its Code of Conduct for Development Control and other Appropriate Planning Matters at the consultation stage and when determining the planning application.

That the Council failed to keep complete and accurate records of the events associated with the planning application.

In addition the Ombudsman has acknowledged that he has received a large number of letters from residents supporting the complaint and this has help ensure this will be treated as a complaint from a group and not from a single individual.

We would like to thank all of you who took the time to endorse this complaint by letter or email and for your continued support for the cause. Although our efforts continue, these may not be very visible to all of the public who have backed us through the campaign, so we would like to thank you for staying with us and not giving up hope.

Please pass on these thanks and information to any of your neighbors who may not have internet access. Thanks again.

— HorfieldROSE Committee