MHCLG · 2010 Q1 to 2020 Q1 · £ million
Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020
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| Period | Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020 |
|---|---|
| 2010 Q1 | £70.1bn |
| 2011 Q1 | £73.8bn |
| 2012 Q1 | £85.6bn |
| 2013 Q1 | £87.9bn |
| 2014 Q1 | £89.1bn |
| 2015 Q1 | £91.9bn |
| 2016 Q1 | £94.4bn |
| 2017 Q1 | £99.2bn |
| 2018 Q1 | £107.1bn |
| 2019 Q1 | £115bn |
| 2020 Q1 | £126.9bn |
Source: MHCLG, Local authorities borrowing and investments: UK live table, back years and lenders (MHCLG), Q1 2026-27 (published 3 September 2026). Data presentation: Civometry.
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