Crap Towns / Boston / Ombudsman complaints

How often does the ombudsman find against Boston council?

In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 2 complaints and enquiries about Boston council and investigated none. Per 100,000 residents that's 0.0 upheld, against 1.0 for similar councils. Lincolnshire County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 10 upheld of 22 investigated (an uphold rate of 45%).

What the ombudsman decided, 2025-26
OutcomeComplaints and enquiries
Upheld0
Not upheld0
Closed after first enquiries1
Sent back to the council to sort out first1
Advice given0
Invalid or incomplete0
All decided2
What people complained about, 2025-26
ServiceComplaints and enquiries received
Planning6
Bins, environment and public protection1
Housing1
Adult social care0
Benefits and tax0
Corporate and other services0
Education and children's services0
Highways and transport0
Other0
Nearby councils
CouncilUpheld per 100,000 residents, 2025-26
East Lindsey2.1
South Kesteven0.7
Boston0.0
North Kesteven0.0
South Holland0.0