How often does the ombudsman find against North Devon council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 21 complaints and enquiries about North Devon council, investigated 3 and upheld 2. That's an uphold rate of 67%, against 74% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.0 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 2 cases, 2 on time. Devon County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 46 upheld of 57 investigated (an uphold rate of 81%).