England · single-tier councils · 2024-25
North Lincolnshire Council budget and spending
North Lincolnshire Council had net current service expenditure of £333.9m in 2024-25, about £1,948 for each of its 171,421 residents. By total budget it is 143rd highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £333.9m
- Spend per resident
- £1,948
- 108th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 171,421
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 143rd
- 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 North Lincolnshire Council spends its money
- Education£139.6m
41.8% of the budget
- Adult social care£73.6m
22.0% of the budget
- Children's social care£35.3m
10.6% of the budget
- Environment£22.8m
6.8% of the budget
- Culture£15.1m
4.5% of the budget
- Central and other£13.9m
4.2% of the budget
- Highways and transport£12.0m
3.6% of the budget
- Public health£11.9m
3.6% of the budget
- Housing£5.3m
1.6% of the budget
- Planning£4.4m
1.3% 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 North Lincolnshire
Across six benefits, £352.7m was paid out in North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £2,058 per resident. That is 138th highest of 315 areas per person and 127th by total pounds, and 3.9% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£199.0m
- Personal Independence Payment£97.6m
- Disability Living Allowance£23.6m
- Housing Benefit£21.9m
- Employment and Support Allowance£15.7m
- Carer's Allowance£14.1m
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 Lincolnshire Council: common questions
How much does North Lincolnshire Council spend?
North Lincolnshire Council had net current service expenditure of £333.9m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does North Lincolnshire Council spend per resident?
About £1,948 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £333.9m and an ONS population estimate of 171,421. That is 108th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does North Lincolnshire Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £139.6m, 41.8% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of North Lincolnshire Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 32.6% of net service spending in 2024-25.
How much is spent on benefits in North Lincolnshire?
£352.7m 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 £2,058 per resident. That ranks 138th of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.