How often does the ombudsman find against Barnsley council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 74 complaints and enquiries about Barnsley council, investigated 5 and upheld 4. That's an uphold rate of 80%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 1.6 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 25% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 3 cases, 3 on time.