Crap Towns / West Lothian / Ombudsman complaints
How often does the ombudsman find against West Lothian council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 78 complaints about West Lothian council and upheld none, fully or in part. That's 43.0 complaints per 100,000 residents, 24% higher than Scotland's 34.7.
| Council | Complaints decided per 100,000 residents, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 56.8 |
| West Lothian | 43.0 |
| North Lanarkshire | 34.9 |
| City of Edinburgh | 34.2 |
| Fife | 34.1 |
| Across Scotland | 34.7 |