How often does the ombudsman find against Castle Point council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 6 complaints and enquiries about Castle Point council and investigated none. Per 100,000 residents that's 0.0 upheld, against 1.0 for similar councils. Essex County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 235 upheld of 247 investigated (an uphold rate of 95%).