Investigation Report 200502032

  • Report no:
    200502032
  • Date:
    July 2007
  • Body:
    Fife Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant, Mr C, alleged that there were a number of improper processes involved in the Council's decision to move the village of Freuchie into the Kirkcaldy and Mid Fife area for strategic planning purposes.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that the Council:

  • (a)        failed to carry out local consultation before changing the local plan boundaries (not upheld);
  • (b)        failed to take account of the complainant's views despite confirmation that they would do so (not upheld);
  • (c)        misrepresented the situation (not upheld); and
  • (d)        encouraged staff not to disclose information (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018