How often does the ombudsman find against Sefton council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 76 complaints and enquiries about Sefton council, investigated 12 and upheld 9. That's an uphold rate of 75%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 3.1 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 33% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 5 cases, 4 on time.