How often does the ombudsman find against Gateshead council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 48 complaints and enquiries about Gateshead council, investigated 7 and upheld 4. That's an uphold rate of 57%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.0 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 0% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 3 cases, 2 on time.