Scottish Government

This section gives information on how to access statistics relating to Local Government Finance. We are responsible for collecting, analysing and disseminating data on local government income and expenditure, covering revenue and capital spending, council tax and non-domestic rates.

You may browse directly our Publications or Datasets lists for specific information. If you can't find what you're looking for, use the search tools on the Search Statistics page or contact us directly for more information.

The Statistical News Releases page includes those releases related to the Local Government Finance topic.

Current Publications

Our most recent publications are:

 

Provisional Outturn 2012-13 and Budget Estimates 2013-14 (Published 31 May 2013) 

 

Non Domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals 2012-13 Quarter 4 (Published 1 May 2013)

 

Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics 2011-12 (Published 26 February 2013)

 

Non Domestic Rates Relief for Small Business in Scotland 2012  (Published 24th October 2012)

  

Council Tax Collection Statistics 2011-12 (Published 28 June 2012)

 

In addition to those publications listed above, local government capital expenditure data is published in Scottish Local Authority Capital Expenditure. 

  

Future Publications

The provisional timetable for our next set of publications is as follows:

  

• Council Tax Collection Statistics 2012-13 - 20 June 2013 


• Non Domestic Rates Revaluation Appeals 2013-14 Quarter 1 - August 2013


• Scottish Local Government Finance Statistics 2012-13 - Early 2014


• Provisional Outturn 2013-14 and Budget Estimates 2014-15 - Summer 2014 

 

Further Information

Publications
Recent statistical publications on Local Government Finance, including background information, and other selected sources.

 

Datasets
Background data and tables are available in Excel format.

 

Data Supplier Area
Guidance and forms for our data suppliers.

 

Methods and Background
Methodology and background information to Local Government Finance statistics.

 

Consultation - ScotStat
Consultation and planning arrangements for Local Government Finance statistical collections.

 

Related Areas and Links
Associated areas on the Scottish Government website, and other key links for further information.

 

Contacts
Our contact information.