Redbridge refuses to search records for apparent missing notices re Jas Athwal rental property inspections

 Email sent to me earlier today 


Dear Mr Walker,

 

Further to your email of 9th June (20:28) which requests the Council to undertake an additional search of our records.

 

The Council will not be undertaking any further investigations and have nothing further to add in respect of this matter.

 

Kind regards,

 


London Borough of Redbridge

7th Floor Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NY

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