How do I complain about a council contractor?
Making a complaint by email at [email protected]. by telephone on 020 7934 9753.
How do I report a repair to Lambeth Council?
Emergency repairs To request an emergency repair, call us on 020 7926 6000, Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday 8.00am-1.00pm. To report emergencies outside our working hours and on bank holidays, call us on 020 7926 6666.
Do councils respond to complaints?
Yes, usually you do. The law says that we have to give the council or care provider a reasonable chance to consider your complaint and respond. It is usually reasonable to allow up to 12 weeks for a full response to the complaint.
Can you sue the council for incompetence?
In simple terms, if the council failed to uphold their duty of care and caused you harm as a result, meaning that your suffering was preventable, then they could be held liable for their negligence.
How do I contact Lambeth Council?
Contact us If you can’t find what you need or require further assistance, our customer call centre staff are here help. Contact us: on 020 7926 1000.
What does a council Ombudsman do?
An ombudsman is a person who has been appointed to look into complaints about companies and organisations. Ombudsmen are independent, free and impartial – so they don’t take sides. You should try and resolve your complaint with the organisation before you complain to an ombudsman.
Can you sue the council for stress?
General damages payouts aim to compensate victims for any physical or psychological trauma that they’ve suffered as a result of the council’s negligence. In this respect, anything from the pain of your injury to the emotional distress that you’ve experienced could be covered as part of your settlement.
What can you sue the council for?
Because these areas are usually the responsibility of the council to maintain, it could also be their responsibility if something goes wrong and someone is hurt. If that person is you, you could be able to sue the council for negligence.
Who is the CEO of Lambeth council?
Bayo Dosunmu said: “’I’m deeply honoured to have been recommended by the councillor panel to be the council’s next chief executive. Lambeth is a brilliant, welcoming and diverse borough, a place of culture and opportunity that I am proud to serve and call home.
Who is the leader of Lambeth council?
Councillor Claire Holland Cllr Claire Holland
Leader of the Council – Councillor Claire Holland Cllr Claire Holland was appointed as the Leader of Lambeth Council on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at a council meeting in Oval. The meeting was held at the Kia Oval cricket ground to allow the necessary social distancing required for Covid-19.