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New Customer Feedback Policy

Meeting: 02/11/2021 - Cabinet (Item 48)

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(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor A Yates)

 

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Minutes:

The Leader introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation & Resources, which sought approval of the new Customer Feedback Policy (previous Complaints Policy).

 

The minute of Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 21 October 2021.

 

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details set out in the report before it and the reasons contained therein.

 

RESOLVED:   That the Customer Feedback Policy be approved.

 

                         


Meeting: 21/10/2021 - Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Item 56)

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To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation and Resources.

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Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation and Resources as contained on pages 433 to 456 of the Book of Reports which was to seek approval of the new Customer Feedback Policy (previous Complaints Policy).

 

The Customer Experience & Communications Manager outlined the report and explained that the current complaints process had been in place since 2015. 

 

She informed that a review had been undertaken to ensure the policy is up to date, meets good practice guidance of the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman and the expectations of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government White Paper published in November 2020, which sets out clear expectations for landlords in relation to handling complaints and evidence of learning.  As such, activities were undertaken as part of the review, to develop the Customer Feedback Policy which are detailed at Appendix 2 of the report.

 

She went on to inform that the number of stages has reduced from three to two and once approved, the Website / Intranet would be updated in line with new procedure.

 

It was also noted that data will be analysed to identify trends, to improve or change services as required. Learning from complaints will be documented and published on the Council's Website which will evidence delivery of the Councils 'We Will' statement of 'Listen and provide feedback to customers about how their views have improved services'.

 

The Committee welcomed the excellent report. It was also recognised that it was important to promote positive feedback as well.

 

RESOLVED: That the new Customer Feedback Policy be supported by the Committee and presented to Cabinet for approval.