Council spending | Leicestershire County Council

Microsoft issue

Earlier today we were affected by the global Microsoft issues. Things are starting to get back to normal but you might experience a short delay in email response or some forms reaching us.

Information on our spending and budgets, what money councillors are able to claim and how you can do business with us

Our budget 2026-30

Uncertainty and soaring demand for services is driving pressure on our budget.

Productivity plan

Find out how we’re transforming services and our organisation.

Payments and accounts

We publish information on council spending, including statements of accounts and payments to suppliers, to promote openness and transparency in what we do.

Invoices and credit notes - important changes

Information for suppliers

Fair funding

Leicestershire remains the lowest-funded county in the country - find out more about how we're leading calls for reform

Doing business with the council

Find out how to apply for contracts to supply goods, works and services to us. Also read our supplier code of conduct and modern slavery statement.

Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)

Read about the council's financial strategy

Council Tax

Council tax pays for around a third of the cost of local services, and applies to nearly all domestic properties

Fraud

We are committed to reducing fraud, corruption, bribery and money laundering.