How often does the ombudsman find against Rochdale council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 44 complaints and enquiries about Rochdale council, investigated 7 and upheld 5. That's an uphold rate of 71%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.1 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 20% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 5 cases, 4 on time.