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WorldHaringey Council ordered to compensate homeless woman after ombudsman faults
Haringey Council must apologise and pay compensation to a homeless woman after the ombudsman identified delays in repairs, incorrect advice, and a failure to rehouse her promptly. The council has until 4 September 2025 to complete remedies and improve housing procedures.
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WorldLambeth Council Paid £133k in Ombudsman Compensation
Lambeth Council paid over £133,000 in Housing Ombudsman compensation between October 2025 and March 2026, with 19 cases involving severe maladministration. This follows a year where the borough led London councils in Ombudsman determinations and maladministration rates.
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