How often does the ombudsman find against Bristol council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 182 complaints and enquiries about Bristol council, investigated 31 and upheld 23. That's an uphold rate of 74%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 4.7 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 35% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 95% of 21 cases, 13 on time.