How often does the ombudsman find against Southwark council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 279 complaints and enquiries about Southwark council, investigated 48 and upheld 46. That's an uphold rate of 96%, against 88% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 14.6 upheld, against 10.2 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 15% of upheld cases, against 14% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 42 cases, 31 on time.