How often does the ombudsman find against Blackpool council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 54 complaints and enquiries about Blackpool council, investigated 4 and upheld 4. That's an uphold rate of 100%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.8 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 50% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 1 case, 1 on time.