Publication - Statistics

The Funding of Local Government in Scotland, 2025-2026

Published: 28 February 2025
From: Chief Statistician, +1 more … Director of Local Government and Housing
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate, +1 more … Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Overview of the calculation of funding for local government, 2025-26.

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Bar chart showing each council’s funding, in £ millions. Glasgow is the highest (see accompanying tables).

Bar chart showing each council’s funding per person. The three island councils are the highest (see accompanying tables).

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