England · district councils · 2024-25
East Hertfordshire Council budget and spending
East Hertfordshire Council had net current service expenditure of £30.4m in 2024-25, about £192 for each of its 158,033 residents. By total budget it is 14th highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £30.4m
- Spend per resident
- £192
- 34th of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 158,033
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 14th
- of 164 district 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 East Hertfordshire Council spends its money
- Central and other£14.2m
46.6% of the budget
- Environment£5.6m
18.4% of the budget
- Planning£5.2m
17.2% of the budget
- Housing£4.0m
13.3% of the budget
- Culture£3.1m
10.1% of the budget
District councils run bins, planning, housing and leisure. Social care and education sit with the county council, so district budgets are far smaller and are only compared with other districts.
Benefits spending in East Hertfordshire
Across six benefits, £209.9m was paid out in East Hertfordshire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,328 per resident. That is 281st highest of 315 areas per person and 217th by total pounds, and 38.0% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£131.7m
- Personal Independence Payment£41.9m
- Disability Living Allowance£17.3m
- Housing Benefit£15.9m
- Employment and Support Allowance£7.1m
- Carer's Allowance£6.3m
Covers six benefits only: Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit, DLA, Carer's Allowance and ESA. Excludes the State Pension, the largest welfare line. Compiled by the TaxPayers' Alliance from DWP Stat-Xplore, not a DWP borough publication. England and Wales, £133.1 billion in the 12 months to March 2026. Do not add this to the council budget: Housing Benefit is in both.
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East Hertfordshire Council: common questions
How much does East Hertfordshire Council spend?
East Hertfordshire Council had net current service expenditure of £30.4m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does East Hertfordshire Council spend per resident?
About £192 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £30.4m and an ONS population estimate of 158,033. That is 34th highest of 164 district councils.
What does East Hertfordshire Council spend most on?
Central and other is the largest service line at £14.2m, 46.6% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in East Hertfordshire?
£209.9m was paid out in the 12 months to March 2026 on six benefits (Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit, DLA, Carer's Allowance and ESA), about £1,328 per resident. That ranks 281st of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.