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Investigation Report 200600622

  • Report no:
    200600622
  • Date:
    October 2008
  • Body:
    The Highland Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) raised his concerns that the consultation process used by the Highland Council (the Council) when deciding to close a primary school in the Council’s area (Primary School 1) was inappropriate.  Mr C considered this led to a flawed decision to close the school.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the Council did not follow the correct procedures when carrying out the consultation into the options for the future of Primary School 1 (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

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Updated: December 11, 2018