Ellie Ames 18 January 2024

New local government Ombudsman appointed

New local government Ombudsman appointed image
Image: lgo.org.uk

Amerdeep Somal will be the next Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, the Government has confirmed.

Ms Somal has previously served as the complaints commissioner to the Financial Regulators and the chief commissioner at the Data and Marketing Commission.

She sits on the board of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman.

She said: ‘I am delighted to be taking on the hugely important role of Ombudsman, overseeing some of the most vital services provided to people across the country.

‘The Ombudsman has a central role both in ensuring that individual complaints are investigated and as a key part of the wider system bringing about systemic change and improvement in local government and social care services.’

Ms Somal will start in post on 1 February, taking over from interim Ombudsman Paul Najsarek.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

City of Bradford MDC
c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate
Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Bradford, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: City of Bradford MDC

Director of Human Resources

City of Bradford MDC
£119,466 - £131,207
Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Bradford, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: City of Bradford MDC

Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)

North Kesteven District Council
£109,668 – £117,623
Create the conditions for long-term prosperity
Recuriter: North Kesteven District Council

Director of Libraries, Sport and Physical Activity & Communities

Glasgow Life
£102,894.01 - £116,854.38 per year
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. Glasgow, Glasgow City
Recuriter: Glasgow Life
Linkedin Banner