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Investigation Report 200503539

  • Report no:
    200503539
  • Date:
    April 2008
  • Body:
    West Lothian Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) claimed that West Lothian Council (the Council) failed to conduct the required consultation before installing traffic calming measures in his neighbourhood and that the Council failed to warn him of the aftermath of their installation as he reported that they were causing noise and vibration from traffic.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the installation of traffic calming measures took place after inadequate consultation with local residents and without warning of the possible consequences (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018