How often does the ombudsman find against Bradford council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 140 complaints and enquiries about Bradford council, investigated 32 and upheld 27. That's an uphold rate of 84%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 4.8 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 19% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 21 cases, 19 on time.