Scotland · single-tier councils · 2024-25
Clackmannanshire Council budget and spending
Clackmannanshire Council had net current service expenditure of £145.1m in 2024-25, about £2,812 for each of its 51,610 residents. By total budget it is 180th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £145.1m
- Spend per resident
- £2,812
- 39th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 51,610
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 180th
- of 185 single-tier councils
This is the council budget only (net current service expenditure). NHS, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest are not included. In two-tier counties, education and social care sit with the county, not the district.
Where Clackmannanshire Council spends its money
- Education£80.3m
55.3% of the budget
- Social work£50.4m
34.7% of the budget
- Environment£6.1m
4.2% of the budget
- Central services£5.9m
4.1% of the budget
- Culture£4.2m
2.9% of the budget
- Roads and transport£3.4m
2.4% of the budget
- Housing (non-HRA)£1.5m
1.0% of the budget
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Clackmannanshire Council: common questions
How much does Clackmannanshire Council spend?
Clackmannanshire Council had net current service expenditure of £145.1m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does Clackmannanshire Council spend per resident?
About £2,812 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £145.1m and an ONS population estimate of 51,610. That is 39th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does Clackmannanshire Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £80.3m, 55.3% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of Clackmannanshire Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 34.7% of net service spending in 2024-25.