How often does the ombudsman find against Wakefield council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 92 complaints and enquiries about Wakefield council, investigated 6 and upheld 5. That's an uphold rate of 83%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 1.4 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 0% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 4 cases, 1 on time.