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Investigation Report 200600510

  • Report no:
    200600510
  • Date:
    March 2007
  • Body:
    Fife Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mrs C) raised concerns about the way new parking restrictions at a car park in Glenrothes were advertised.  She also complained that a request for information made on her behalf by her Councillor (the Councillor) was refused by Fife Council (the Council).

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a)      the Council did not adequately notify the public about the new parking restrictions (not upheld); and
  • (b)      the Council failed to respond to a request, made on Mrs C's behalf by her Councillor, for a copy of a worksheet showing when a permanent notice detailing the new parking restrictions was erected (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018