Claimant v Denbighshire County Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for breach of contract to be well-founded and awarded the claimant the full amount claimed of £1382.37 net. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining why the respondent was in breach of contract.
Facts
J Hughes brought a claim for breach of contract against Denbighshire County Council. The claimant appeared in person with support from his brother D Hughes. The respondent was represented by counsel. The hearing was conducted remotely by video link at Cardiff Employment Tribunal.
Decision
The tribunal found the breach of contract claim to be well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay £1382.37 net to the claimant. The judge gave oral reasons at the hearing, which were not transcribed in the written judgment.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant successfully pursued a breach of contract claim against a local authority employer represented by counsel, demonstrating that modest contractual claims can be effectively pursued without legal representation.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6005978/2025
- Decision date
- 10 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Denbighshire County Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No