How often does the ombudsman find against Oldham council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 57 complaints and enquiries about Oldham council, investigated 6 and upheld 6. That's an uphold rate of 100%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.4 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 33% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 2 cases, 1 on time.