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Budget 2023-24
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 16 February 2023 which meets its funding gap of £49.3 million in the new financial year; including a 5% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
Budget Report 2023-24 [137kb]- City Government Budget Motion 2023-24 [960kb]
- Revenue Estimates 2023-24 [428kb]
Budget 2022-23
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 17 February 2022 which meets its funding gap of £19.7 million in the new financial year; including a 3% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
- Budget Report 2022-23 [181kb]
- Joint City Government and Scottish Green Party Motion 2022-23 [1001kb]
- Revenue Estimates 2022-23 [340kb]
Budget 2021-22
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 11 March 2021 which meets its funding gap of £7.9 million in the new financial year with Council Tax maintained at 2020/21 levels. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
- Budget 2021-22 [97kb]
- Joint City Government and Scottish Green Party Motion 2021-22 [1Mb]
- Revenue Estimates 2021-22 [205kb]
Budget 2020-21
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 20 February 2020 which meets its funding gap of £44.2 million in the new financial year; including a 4.64% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
- Budget 2020-21 [143kb]
- Joint City Government and Scottish Green Party Motion 2020-21 [624kb]
- Revenue Estimates 2020-21 [160kb]
Budget 2019-20
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 21 February 2019 which meets its funding gap of £40.9 million in the new financial year; including a 3% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
Budget 2019-20 SNP City Government Motion [968kb]
Revenue Estimates 2019-20 [643kb]
Budget 2018-19
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday 22 February 2018 which meets its funding gap of £20.8 million in the new financial year; including a 3% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
- Budget 2018-19 [153kb]
- Budget 2018-19 Revised City Administration Proposals [622kb]
- Revenue Estimates 2018-19 [466kb]
Budget Consultation 2018
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under pressure as tough economic conditions continue to impact public spending across the UK.
For most of the last decade, this has meant the city has had to contend with annual spending gaps - with the projected cost of delivering services higher than the revenue available.
Taking into account the local government settlement for 2018/19, the council is currently forecasting a spending gap of around £33m. It also expects gaps in the following two financial years.
In setting priorities for spending, nobody is more important than you.
Our draft City Charter not only commits the council to consult with communities, but asks citizens to take an active role in decision-making.
Elected members will set a budget in the New Year, most likely during February. Taking part in Glasgow's budget conversation now will ensure they know your priorities when they do.
Budget 2017-18
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under substantial pressure. The amount of money set aside for local government has fallen - and the share of that national budget that is then allocated to Glasgow has also declined.
As a result, the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance the city's budget; which it is legally required to do.
The council today (Thursday 16 February 2017) agreed a budget which meets its funding gap of £53 million in the new financial year; including a 3% increase in Council Tax. Details of these savings are available on the documents which you can read below:
Related Documents
- Budget 2017-2018 [147kb]
- Budget 2017-2018 Labour Administration Proposals [504kb]
- Revenue Estimates 2017-2018 [377kb]
Budget Conversation for Glasgow 2016
At the end of 2016, we asked people across Glasgow to get involved in building a budget that prioritised the services communities value the most - and, as we approach the next phase of the city's budget challenge, we want to ensure that conversation continues and grows.
Although we do not yet have final settlement figures from the Scottish Government; the council expects the city will have to save around £72 million during the next financial year.
Together, we have already identified how to make many of those savings - with the majority being met through a major service reform programme - but there is still a spending gap of around £34.9m to be closed.
While the city has savings to find, we're not simply asking you where to make them. We want to know what services you really value - and where you think we could do things differently. Any constructive suggestions, views or questions are valuable.
The consultation is now closed. Thanks to all of you who took part.
Related Documents
Budget 2016-17
Glasgow's budget for local services remains under increased pressure as tough economic conditions continue to impact local government.
This has meant the council has had to both reduce its spending and try to increase its income in order to balance its budget; which it is legally required to do.
The Scottish Government's settlement for local government in 2016/17 includes a cash reduction of £50 million. Coupled with budget pressures of £33 million, this means the council had a budget shortfall of £83 million in the next financial year, as part of the estimated savings target for the next two years of £130 million.
The council agreed a budget on Thursday, 10 March 2016, which meets the savings target of £83m for 2016/17. Details of these savings are available on the documents attached to this page.
In making budget decisions, nobody is more important than you - the citizens who depend on the services the council provides.
The consultation is now closed but we would like to thank all of you who took part.
Related Documents
- Budget consultation booklet [1Mb]
- Budget Consultation Summary [184kb]
- Budget Report 2016-17 [91kb]
- Full Budget report [1Mb]
- Revenue Estimates 2016/17 [416kb]
Budget 2015-16
We agreed our budget for 2015-16 on 19 February 2015. The recommendations of the budget were agreed along with the amendments in the attached documents:
Budget Amendment document [425kb]
Revenue Estimates 2015-16 [78kb]
We published a Financial Forecast for 2015-16 in October 2014, which you can read here:
Financial Forecast 2015-16 [43kb]
An update to this was published in January 2015 and you can read it here: Updated Financial Forecast 2015-16 [11kb]
Budget 2013-15
We agreed our budget for 2013-15 on 7 February 2013. The recommendations of the budget were agreed along with the amendments in the attached documents:
Budget amendments 2013-2015 [43kb]
Revenue Estimates for the Year Ending 31 March 2014 [86kb]
Revenue Estimates for the Year Ending 31 March 2015 [100kb]
2013-15 Financial Forecast [74kb]
Budget 2012-13
We agreed our budget for 2012-13 on 9 February 2012. The recommendations of the budget were agreed along with the amendments in the attached documents:
