Crap Towns / Midlothian / Ombudsman complaints
How often does the ombudsman find against Midlothian council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 61 complaints about Midlothian council and upheld 2, fully or in part. That's 63.2 complaints per 100,000 residents, 1.8 times Scotland's 34.7.
| Council | Complaints decided per 100,000 residents, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Midlothian | 63.2 |
| West Lothian | 43.0 |
| City of Edinburgh | 34.2 |
| East Lothian | 33.8 |
| Across Scotland | 34.7 |