More than 100 complaints about Harrow Council were forwarded to the local government ombudsman (LGO) last year, according to the latest figures.

The LGO is considered the ‘final stage’ for complaints against local authorities and covers a range of subjects including adult social care, housing and children’s services.

However, the number of complaints about Harrow in 2017/18, at 114, was just the 21st-highest in London, and was lower than all its neighbouring boroughs.

Of the complaints, 27 were examined in detail by the LGO, of which around 80 per cent were upheld following an investigation.

A spokesperson for the council explained that “the majority of complaints it receives are resolved quickly” but it appreciates that there are further methods available if necessary.

In Harrow, most of the issues concerned highways and transport, followed by environmental services, and tax and benefits.

The LGO stats showed that, across London, most complaints were about Newham Council (226), while, at the other end of the scale, there were just 54 complaints lodged against Kingston Council.