England · district councils · 2024-25
South Kesteven Council budget and spending
South Kesteven Council had net current service expenditure of £16.9m in 2024-25, about £114 for each of its 148,069 residents. By total budget it is 108th highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £16.9m
- Spend per resident
- £114
- 155th of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 148,069
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 108th
- 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 South Kesteven Council spends its money
- Central and other£5.5m
32.4% of the budget
- Environment£5.3m
31.1% of the budget
- Culture£2.9m
17.4% of the budget
- Planning£1.6m
9.3% of the budget
- Housing£1.3m
8.0% of the budget
- Highways and transport£310,000
1.8% 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 South Kesteven
Across six benefits, £231.4m was paid out in South Kesteven in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,562 per resident. That is 220th highest of 315 areas per person and 193rd by total pounds, and 27.1% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£132.7m
- Personal Independence Payment£61.3m
- Disability Living Allowance£16.6m
- Housing Benefit£14.5m
- Employment and Support Allowance£9.8m
- Carer's Allowance£8.5m
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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South Kesteven Council: common questions
How much does South Kesteven Council spend?
South Kesteven Council had net current service expenditure of £16.9m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does South Kesteven Council spend per resident?
About £114 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £16.9m and an ONS population estimate of 148,069. That is 155th highest of 164 district councils.
What does South Kesteven Council spend most on?
Central and other is the largest service line at £5.5m, 32.4% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in South Kesteven?
£231.4m 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 £1,562 per resident. That ranks 220th of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.