In their decision, delivered on March 13, the LGO concluded that Croydon’s actions caused the family severe physical, emotional and psychological distress. Alongside the financial payout of £7,700 to Miss X, the council was made to issue a formal apology and backdate the mother’s priority status on the housing register.
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