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15. Housing Ombudsman

Complaints about social housing (landlord/tenant issues) may be referred to the Housing Ombudsman if a complainant remains dissatisfied with the Council’s response.  A complainant may also choose to refer their complaint to an EDDC Councillor, their MP or to the council’s Housing Support Complaint Panel.

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The council, as social housing landlord, is required to assess compliance annually with the Housing Ombudsman’s complaint handling code.

Please see a copy of our current self assessment document.

Please see a copy of our  Annual complaint monitoring and service improvement report 2024/25

Please see a copy of our  Governing Body Statement 2024 - 2025

Please see a copy of the Minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held at Council Chamber, Blackdown House, Honiton on 9 July 2025

Contact details for the Housing Ombudsman:

Website: www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 111 3000

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