How often does the ombudsman find against Uttlesford council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 19 complaints and enquiries about Uttlesford council, investigated 2 and upheld 1. That's an uphold rate of 50%, against 74% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 1.1 upheld, against 1.0 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 0% of upheld cases, against 15% for similar councils. Essex County Council, which runs social care, schools and the roads, had 235 upheld of 247 investigated (an uphold rate of 95%).