How often does the ombudsman find against Plymouth council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 80 complaints and enquiries about Plymouth council, investigated 14 and upheld 13. That's an uphold rate of 93%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 4.8 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 15% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 9 cases, 9 on time.