Ombudsman for Wales

Biography – Peter Tyndall

Peter Tyndall became Public Services Ombudsman for Wales on 21 April 2008. The post came into being in 2006 by the amalgamation of three separate posts covering public administration, the health service and local government.

As Ombudsman, Peter investigates complaints made by members of the public who believe that they have suffered hardship or injustice as a consequence of maladministration or service failure by the Welsh Assembly Government, local government, the NHS, registered social landlords including housing associations and a range of other public bodies controlled or funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The Ombudsman also undertakes investigations into allegations that a member of a local authority has failed to comply with the authority’s code of conduct.

The Ombudsman works to ensure that everyone in Wales has access to an independent, objective and professional service which champions the rights of ordinary citizens. He also seeks to play a part in developing, better, fairer and more responsive public services for all of the people of Wales.

Peter is married with three children and lives in Sully, near Penarth. Originally from Dublin, he has lived and worked in Wales for more than 30 years. He was Chief Executive at the Arts Council of Wales from 2001 to 2008, and was formerly Head of Education and Cultural Affairs with the Welsh Local Government Association. His earlier career included leadership and management roles in both local government and the independent sector in housing and in services for disabled people.

You can contact the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales at:

1 Ffordd yr Hen Gae

Pencoed

CF35 5LJ

Tel: 01656 641150

Fax: 01656 641199

E-mail: ask@ombudsman-wales.org.uk

Web: www.ombudsman-wales.org.uk

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