Local Government Ombudsman

Bedford Borough Council defends claims there has been “no visible activity” to improve adult social care

There has been “no visible activity” four months after the Local Government Ombudsman required improvements from Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care, according to a...

Local council fined £5,000 after complaints over failure to provide suitable SEND education

Failure to provide suitable education for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has resulted in Central Bedfordshire Council paying out nearly £5,000 to the boy’s mother...

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