Scotland · single-tier councils · 2024-25
Renfrewshire Council budget and spending
Renfrewshire Council had net current service expenditure of £483.6m in 2024-25, about £2,555 for each of its 189,270 residents. By total budget it is 89th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £483.6m
- Spend per resident
- £2,555
- 58th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 189,270
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 89th
- 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 Renfrewshire Council spends its money
- Education£260.4m
53.8% of the budget
- Social work£140.6m
29.1% of the budget
- Environment£26.3m
5.4% of the budget
- Culture£24.2m
5.0% of the budget
- Central services£17.6m
3.6% of the budget
- Roads and transport£14.0m
2.9% of the budget
- Housing (non-HRA)£8.4m
1.7% of the budget
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Renfrewshire Council: common questions
How much does Renfrewshire Council spend?
Renfrewshire Council had net current service expenditure of £483.6m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does Renfrewshire Council spend per resident?
About £2,555 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £483.6m and an ONS population estimate of 189,270. That is 58th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does Renfrewshire Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £260.4m, 53.8% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of Renfrewshire Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 29.1% of net service spending in 2024-25.