MHCLG · 2025 Q3 to 2026 Q2 · £ million
Outstanding council borrowing
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| Period | Outstanding council borrowing |
|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | £147.3bn |
| 2025 Q4 | £150.6bn |
| 2026 Q1 | £154.6bn |
| 2026 Q2 | £154.2bn |
Source: MHCLG, Local authorities borrowing and investments: UK live table (MHCLG), Borrowing and investment live table, Q1 2026 to 2027 (published 3 September 2026). Data presentation: Civometry.
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