Report Date

23/03/2026

Case Against

Denbighshire County Council

Subject

Refuse collection. recycling and waste disposal

Case Reference Number

202509795

Outcome

Early resolution

Mr C complained that Denbighshire County Council failed to issue a response to his complaint, which he made in September 2025, regarding refuse collection. The Ombudsman found that the Council failed to issue a complaint response. She said this caused frustration and uncertainty to Mr C. She decided to settle the complaint without an investigation. The Ombudsman sought and gained the Council’s agreement to apologise and provide an explanation to Mr C for the delay, as well as issue the complaint response within 4 weeks.