How often does the ombudsman find against Middlesbrough council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 53 complaints and enquiries about Middlesbrough council, investigated 9 and upheld 4. That's an uphold rate of 44%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.6 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 25% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 3 cases, 3 on time.