England · district councils · 2024-25
North West Leicestershire Council budget and spending
North West Leicestershire Council had net current service expenditure of £23.2m in 2024-25, about £205 for each of its 113,263 residents. By total budget it is 51st highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £23.2m
- Spend per resident
- £205
- 21st of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 113,263
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 51st
- 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 West Leicestershire Council spends its money
- Environment£7.9m
34.0% of the budget
- Planning£7.2m
31.2% of the budget
- Central and other£3.2m
13.6% of the budget
- Housing£2.8m
12.2% of the budget
- Culture£1.6m
7.0% of the budget
- Highways and transport£463,000
2.0% 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 West Leicestershire
Across six benefits, £174.3m was paid out in North West Leicestershire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,539 per resident. That is 223rd highest of 315 areas per person and 260th by total pounds, and 28.1% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£99.3m
- Personal Independence Payment£47.0m
- Disability Living Allowance£14.5m
- Housing Benefit£8.3m
- Carer's Allowance£7.5m
- Employment and Support Allowance£7.5m
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 West Leicestershire Council: common questions
How much does North West Leicestershire Council spend?
North West Leicestershire Council had net current service expenditure of £23.2m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does North West Leicestershire Council spend per resident?
About £205 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £23.2m and an ONS population estimate of 113,263. That is 21st highest of 164 district councils.
What does North West Leicestershire Council spend most on?
Environment is the largest service line at £7.9m, 34.0% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in North West Leicestershire?
£174.3m 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 £1,539 per resident. That ranks 223rd of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.