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Na h-Eileanan Siar Council budget and spending

Na h-Eileanan Siar Council had net current service expenditure of £117.0m in 2024-25, about £4,539 for each of its 25,770 residents. By total budget it is 182nd highest of 185 single-tier councils.

Net service spending, 2024-25
£117.0m
Spend per resident
£4,539
5th of 185 single-tier councils
Population (mid-2025)
25,770
ONS mid-year estimate
Rank by total budget
182nd
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar Council spends its money

Na h-Eileanan Siar Council spending by service, 2024-25
  • Education£57.0m

    48.7% of the budget

  • Social work£33.1m

    28.3% of the budget

  • Roads and transport£8.0m

    6.8% of the budget

  • Environment£6.7m

    5.7% of the budget

  • Central services£5.7m

    4.8% of the budget

  • Culture£3.9m

    3.4% of the budget

  • Housing (non-HRA)£3.0m

    2.6% of the budget

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Na h-Eileanan Siar Council: common questions

How much does Na h-Eileanan Siar Council spend?

Na h-Eileanan Siar Council had net current service expenditure of £117.0m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.

How much does Na h-Eileanan Siar Council spend per resident?

About £4,539 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £117.0m and an ONS population estimate of 25,770. That is 5th highest of 185 single-tier councils.

What does Na h-Eileanan Siar Council spend most on?

Education is the largest service line at £57.0m, 48.7% of the 2024-25 budget.

How much of Na h-Eileanan Siar Council's budget goes on social care?

Adult and children's social care together take 28.3% of net service spending in 2024-25.