Where your money goes
| Cost type | 2025 to 2026 (£m) | 2026 to 2027 (£m) |
|---|---|---|
| Police pay and allowances | 115.302 | 119.335 |
| Support staff pay and allowances | 34.920 | 35.870 |
| Other employee costs | 2.762 | 3.043 |
| Premises costs | 5.880 | 5.997 |
| Transport costs | 3.355 | 3.267 |
| Commissioned services | 2.980 | 2.836 |
| Supplies and services | 18.899 | 20.108 |
| Capital financing charges | 1.304 | 1.627 |
| Direct revenue contribution to capital | 0.799 | 0.525 |
| Gross expenditure | 186.201 | 192.609 |
| Less fees and charges | (6.961) | (8.369) |
| Other grants | (34.684) | (29.055) |
| Contribution to/(from) reserves | (2.771) | (5.141) |
| Total net expenditure | 141.785 | 150.043 |
Where the money comes from
| Total income | 2025 to 2026 (£m) | 2026 to 2027 (£m) |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office formula funding | (80.049) | (86.142) |
| Redistributed Council Tax (surplus)/deficit | (0.222) | 0.569 |
| Council Tax requirement | 61.514 | 64.470 |
| Item | Amount (£m) |
|---|---|
| Gross expenditure 2025 to 2026 | 186.201 |
| Increase in the cost of providing services | 6.826 |
| Reduction in capital expenditure | (0.274) |
| Reduction in commissioned services | (0.144) |
| Net change | 6.408 |
| Gross expenditure 2026 to 2027 | 192.609 |
| Change item | Amount (£m) |
|---|---|
| Council Tax Requirement 2025 to 2026 | 61.514 |
| Changes in gross expenditure (see above) | 6.408 |
| Reduction in income receivable and specific grants | 4.220 |
| Increase in contribution from reserves | (2.370) |
| Increase in general grant funding | (6.093) |
| Increase in redistributed Council Tax deficit | 0.791 |
| Increase in Council Tax Requirement 2026 to 2027 | 2.956 |
| Council Tax Requirement 2026 to 2027 | 64.470 |
| Authority | 2026 to 2027 (£m) |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Council | 31.821 |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | 32.649 |
| Total | 64.470 |