How often does the ombudsman find against Newham council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 270 complaints and enquiries about Newham council, investigated 39 and upheld 33. That's an uphold rate of 85%, against 88% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 8.8 upheld, against 10.2 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 15% of upheld cases, against 14% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 31 cases, 17 on time.