Where we get our money from infographic

Where the money comes from

(figures in brackets show the change from 2023 to 2024)

2024 to 2025 total budget

£924.2 million (+ £28.4 million)

Dedicated schools grant

£205.3 million (+ £7.0 million)

Housing benefit grant and income

£101.3 million (- £12.4 million)

Council Tax

£183.9 million (+ £13.6 million)

Housing rents

£69.0 million (+ £6.6 million)

Investment income

£5.1 million (- £1.1 million)

Use of reserves

£0.0 million (- £3.9 million)

Fees, charges and rents

£156.2 million (+ £4.4 million)

Business rates retained by the council

£83.1million (+ £2.8 million)

Government grants

£120.3 million (+ £11.4 million)