How often does the ombudsman find against Barnet council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 222 complaints and enquiries about Barnet council, investigated 40 and upheld 33. That's an uphold rate of 83%, against 88% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 8.1 upheld, against 10.2 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 15% of upheld cases, against 14% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 31 cases, 24 on time.