Scotland releases stats on local government spending
Scotland's chief statistician has released statistics on local government finance in 2021-22.
The figures give an overview of the financial activity of local government and cover revenue expenditure and income; capital expenditure and financing; reserves; debt; and pensions.
These stats cover the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
The et revenue expenditure in 2021-22 for local authorities was £11,780 million. Education and Social Work were the services with highest net revenue expenditure, accounting for £5,867 million and £3,817 million respectively.
Capital expenditure (buildings and infrastructure) was £3,341 million in 2021-22. This was mainly financed by grants and contributions of £1,402 million and borrowing of £1,441 million.
At 31 March 2022, local authorities held £4,266 million of usable reserves (surplus income) and total debt of £20,549 million. They made debt repayments of £553 million.
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