How often does the ombudsman find against Wigan council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 78 complaints and enquiries about Wigan council, investigated 12 and upheld 9. That's an uphold rate of 75%, against 83% for similar councils. Per 100,000 residents that's 2.6 upheld, against 4.6 for similar councils. It had already put things right in 11% of upheld cases, against 16% for similar councils. Told to put things right, it did in 100% of 11 cases, 10 on time.