How often does the ombudsman find against Bedford council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 55 complaints and enquiries about Bedford council, investigated 7 and upheld 5. That's an uphold rate of 71%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.6 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 20% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 4 cases, 1 on time.