England · district councils · 2024-25
North Hertfordshire Council budget and spending
North Hertfordshire Council had net current service expenditure of £22.7m in 2024-25, about £165 for each of its 137,365 residents. By total budget it is 55th highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £22.7m
- Spend per resident
- £165
- 82nd of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 137,365
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 55th
- 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 North Hertfordshire Council spends its money
- Environment£8.5m
37.7% of the budget
- Central and other£4.2m
18.7% of the budget
- Culture£3.6m
15.9% of the budget
- Housing£3.0m
13.1% of the budget
- Planning£2.2m
9.8% of the budget
- Adult social care£461,000
2.0% of the budget
- Highways and transport£451,000
2.0% of the budget
- Public health£170,000
0.8% 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 North Hertfordshire
Across six benefits, £205.2m was paid out in North Hertfordshire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,494 per resident. That is 235th highest of 315 areas per person and 222nd by total pounds, and 30.3% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£120.6m
- Personal Independence Payment£44.9m
- Disability Living Allowance£18.5m
- Housing Benefit£17.6m
- Employment and Support Allowance£7.5m
- Carer's Allowance£6.9m
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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North Hertfordshire Council: common questions
How much does North Hertfordshire Council spend?
North Hertfordshire Council had net current service expenditure of £22.7m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does North Hertfordshire Council spend per resident?
About £165 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £22.7m and an ONS population estimate of 137,365. That is 82nd highest of 164 district councils.
What does North Hertfordshire Council spend most on?
Environment is the largest service line at £8.5m, 37.7% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in North Hertfordshire?
£205.2m 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 £1,494 per resident. That ranks 235th of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.