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Complaint about Department's investigation into waste management concerns

A man said the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs failed to investigate his reports of unlawful activity by a waste management company.  

We upheld parts of the complaint.

Investigation Report
Upheld

Business owner’s rates bill written off after Ombudsman intervention

Case Summary

Complainant left frustrated and distressed after delay in processing rates bill

We concluded that a 25% cut to a complainant’s rates bill was appropriate financial redress for the problems she experienced, but asked the Land and Property Service to put in new procedures to help them trace ratepayers more effectively.

Investigation Report

Request for rates bill dropped after Ombudsman intervention

Case Summary

Ombudsman asks Department to refund complainant after finding it unfairly recovered payment of farming subsidy

A number of recommendations have been made by the Ombudsman after an investigation revealed that unclear guidance to applicants led to confusion over eligibility of Single Farm Payments.

Investigation Report