How often does the ombudsman find against East Devon council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 25 complaints and enquiries about East Devon council, investigated 5 and upheld 4. That's an uphold rate of 80%, against 74% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.5 upheld, against 1.0 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 0% of upheld cases, against 15% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 3 cases, 1 on time. Devon County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 46 upheld of 57 investigated (an uphold rate of 81%).