suing the council

[Adrestia]

How does one go about suing the council?

is it very difficult?

[spider69]

Always remember your case must be watertight. They have an endless pot of money supplied by us into Council coffers.

They are able to carry own until you run out of money. If serious they can employ the most expensive legal brains to give advice.

Good luck

[Jules-and-Boo]

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[IlonaM]

Depends on what the issue is as to whether you would be suing or applying for judicial review. Is the issue to do with the photograph you posted on another thread of the state of your neighbour's garden? That is likely to come under the law regarding nuisance and if you have exhausted the reporting and complaints procedures with the Council, a lawyer would suggest the best course of action if the council has failed to act.

If you have access to free legal advice through home insurance, union membership etc. you could get some initial advice through that telephone service. Lawworks may also be able to assist: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-individuals

A complaint to the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (https://www.lgo.org.uk/) may also be an alternative to taking legal action.

[Adrestia]

Thanks spider69

IlonaM

Thanks for your advice.

It does regard that photo which was taken some time ago and has had an enforcement against it which was inadequate

in my veiw and has in some sense exacerbated the problem. It is going through the complaints procedure at present

however I don't have much faith in them these days. Just thinking ahead.. for alternatives.

A.