How often does the ombudsman find against Calderdale council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 71 complaints and enquiries about Calderdale council, investigated 12 and upheld 8. That's an uphold rate of 67%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 3.8 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 50% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 7 cases, 6 on time.