19 March 2026
An independent review ordered by the Housing Ombudsman has led to changes at Bristol City Council after we found severe maladministration.
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10 March 2026
These videos are designed to support residents understand our complaints process better.
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5 March 2026
Ombudsman consults on 2026-27 Business Plan as complaint volumes reach record levels
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26 February 2026
We have released our latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report. The report focuses on apologies in complaint handling.
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3 February 2026
We have released our latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report. The report focuses on compensation awards.
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20 January 2026
We have opened a consultation on how we will take on complaints as part of our role in the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs).
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16 December 2025
We have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 24-25.
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Roof is Leaking or Pipe Rupture at Home: Panicing Couple In Despair Sitting on a Sofa Watching How Water Drips into Buckets in their Living Room. Catastrophe, Distaster and Financial Ruin
11 December 2025
Housing Ombudsman urges landlords to see the person behind the repair
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Close-up Of A Shocked Woman Looking at moldy room
20 November 2025
We have published our latest severe maladministration report. This focuses on leaks, one of the primary causes of damp and mould in homes.
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Closeup of man hand holding cardboard at new home. Young man unpacking boxes in new apartment. Man hand carrying carton box while relocating with his girlfriend.
18 November 2025
We have published the outcomes of 3 wider orders that focus on the issue of temporary moves.
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