How often does the ombudsman find against Stockton-on-Tees council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 51 complaints and enquiries about Stockton-on-Tees council, investigated 7 and upheld 7. That's an uphold rate of 100%, against 85% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 3.4 upheld, against 5.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 43% of upheld cases, against 13% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 4 cases, 4 on time.