How often does the ombudsman find against Portsmouth council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 56 complaints and enquiries about Portsmouth council, investigated 13 and upheld 12. That's an uphold rate of 92%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 5.6 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 17% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 9 cases, 7 on time.