England · single-tier councils · 2024-25
East Riding of Yorkshire Council budget and spending
East Riding of Yorkshire Council had net current service expenditure of £685.6m in 2024-25, about £1,903 for each of its 360,334 residents. By total budget it is 42nd highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £685.6m
- Spend per resident
- £1,903
- 117th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 360,334
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 42nd
- 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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council spends its money
- Education£281.9m
41.1% of the budget
- Adult social care£175.6m
25.6% of the budget
- Children's social care£77.0m
11.2% of the budget
- Environment£46.6m
6.8% of the budget
- Highways and transport£25.3m
3.7% of the budget
- Culture£20.9m
3.1% of the budget
- Central and other£20.0m
2.9% of the budget
- Public health£19.0m
2.8% of the budget
- Planning£15.6m
2.3% of the budget
- Housing£3.7m
0.5% of the budget
Single-tier councils (unitary, metropolitan, London borough and Scottish and Welsh councils) run every local service in their area, so they are compared with each other.
Benefits spending in East Riding of Yorkshire
Across six benefits, £524.6m was paid out in East Riding of Yorkshire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,456 per resident. That is 246th highest of 315 areas per person and 81st by total pounds, and 32.0% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£275.4m
- Personal Independence Payment£146.4m
- Disability Living Allowance£46.6m
- Housing Benefit£33.3m
- Employment and Support Allowance£28.3m
- Carer's Allowance£19.6m
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 Riding of Yorkshire Council: common questions
How much does East Riding of Yorkshire Council spend?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council had net current service expenditure of £685.6m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does East Riding of Yorkshire Council spend per resident?
About £1,903 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £685.6m and an ONS population estimate of 360,334. That is 117th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does East Riding of Yorkshire Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £281.9m, 41.1% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of East Riding of Yorkshire Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 36.8% of net service spending in 2024-25.
How much is spent on benefits in East Riding of Yorkshire?
£524.6m 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 £1,456 per resident. That ranks 246th of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.