How often does the ombudsman find against Preston council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 23 complaints and enquiries about Preston council and investigated none. Per 100,000 residents that's 0.0 upheld, against 1.0 for similar councils. Lancashire County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 64 upheld of 75 investigated (an uphold rate of 85%).