How often does the ombudsman find against Sheffield council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 182 complaints and enquiries about Sheffield council, investigated 31 and upheld 25. That's an uphold rate of 81%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 4.3 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 8% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 25 cases, 16 on time.