Overview
The complainant (Mr C) complained that East Lothian Council (the Council) did not respond appropriately to complaints concerning an Orange Parade and the subsequent representations made by the Orange Lodge (the Lodge).
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the Council improperly refused to grant a meeting to allow the Lodge to express its views on the complaints (not upheld);
- (b) the Council refused to hold an internal review following a request by the Lodge (not upheld); and
- (c) the Council refused to allow elected Council members to become involved in the complaints (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.