FixMyStreet

FixMyStreet is a very useful website designed to "...help people report, view, or discuss local problems they’ve found to their local council by simply locating them on a map."

The site is easy to use - simply enter a postcode or streetname and area, then locate the problem on a map, and enter details of the problem. You can report all sorts of things to your local council via FixMyStreet, such as; pot holes, road markings, abandoned cars, dog fouling, graffiti, broken street lights, flytipping, damaged pavement, etc. The site is free to use.

Have your say on 'The Weekly Gripe'

We all have times when things bother us and even if they are minor complaints, it can feel good to get it out in the open and share our grievances. That's what The Weekly Gripe is all about:

The Weekly Gripe is your place on the web to have your say about anything you like. Get those gripes out into the open and tell us what it is that really ticks you off!

It won't solve your problems or deal with your complaints but you might feel better after you've written about it, especially if you get a lot of comments to support your view.

Register your complaints

If you've ever felt the need to make a complaint about customer service, you may have wondered where to start. Now you can find free help at utellus.co.uk : "a new website where consumers can log on and register their complaint or positive feedback to an organisation."

There is a blog too.

(link via The Click at TimesOnline)

How to Complain

howtocomplain.com "is an independent British website aimed at making complaints work for everyone: consumers, companies and government."

The site provides useful tips and advice regarding complaints procedures as well as this very useful feature: complaint letter templates.