Investigation Report 200601843

  • Report no:
    200601843
  • Date:
    November 2007
  • Body:
    South Lanarkshire Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) was concerned that South Lanarkshire Council (the Council)'s decision to relocate temporary accommodation for young homeless people to Main Street, High Blantyre was taken without adequate consultation with local residents.  Mr C said that the decision to create similar accommodation for young homeless people at Blairtum Park, Rutherglen had been preceded by extensive consultation with the local community.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the Council failed to engage in proper community consultation regarding the relocation of young homeless persons' accommodation to Main Street, High Blantyre, despite having done so for a similar project at Blairtum Park, Rutherglen (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018