How often does the ombudsman find against Salford council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 100 complaints and enquiries about Salford council, investigated 15 and upheld 12. That's an uphold rate of 80%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 4.1 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 17% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 9 cases, 9 on time.