Council housing spend up 13% as homelessness pressures mount

Local authorities’ net current service expenditure on housing rose by almost 13% in the past financial year, while total council spending increased by nearly 5%.

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Councils' revenue expenditure in England rose to £134.2bn in 2024/25, a 4.2% increase on the previous year, according to the latest figures from the

Council housing spend up 13% as homelessness pressures mount

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