You might think that the council tax you pay is our main source of funding, but it actually makes up just 16% of our total budget. The biggest portion, 83%, comes directly from the Scottish Government, and 1% comes from other sources.

How we spend your council tax

This budget provides hundreds of services to residents and businesses in North Lanarkshire.

The breakdown by service area is:

• Chief Executive’s Office: £89.869m (9%)
• Enterprise and Communities: £147.896m (15%)
• Education and Families: £560.246m (55%)
• Adult Health and Social Care: £205.998m (20%)
• Joint Boards: £12.741m (1%)

Find out more about the council budget 2025/26.