England · district councils · 2024-25
West Devon Council budget and spending
West Devon Council had net current service expenditure of £11.1m in 2024-25, about £188 for each of its 58,980 residents. By total budget it is 157th highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £11.1m
- Spend per resident
- £188
- 38th of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 58,980
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 157th
- 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 West Devon Council spends its money
- Environment£4.5m
40.7% of the budget
- Central and other£2.6m
23.4% of the budget
- Planning£2.1m
19.2% of the budget
- Housing£2.0m
18.0% of the budget
- Culture£313,000
2.8% 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 West Devon
Across six benefits, £89.0m was paid out in West Devon in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,508 per resident. That is 231st highest of 315 areas per person and 310th by total pounds, and 29.6% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£48.3m
- Personal Independence Payment£24.4m
- Disability Living Allowance£6.9m
- Housing Benefit£6.0m
- Employment and Support Allowance£4.7m
- Carer's Allowance£3.0m
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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West Devon Council: common questions
How much does West Devon Council spend?
West Devon Council had net current service expenditure of £11.1m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does West Devon Council spend per resident?
About £188 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £11.1m and an ONS population estimate of 58,980. That is 38th highest of 164 district councils.
What does West Devon Council spend most on?
Environment is the largest service line at £4.5m, 40.7% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in West Devon?
£89.0m 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 £1,508 per resident. That ranks 231st of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.