7% local authority net borrowing increase driven by spent reserves and SEND deficits

Net borrowing in the local authority sector increased by 7.12% between March 2025 and March 2026, from £107.3bn to £114.9bn.

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The figure, published as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) latest data on local authorities’ outstanding borrowing and investments

7% local authority net borrowing increase driven by spent reserves and SEND deficits

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