Southwark: year on year
How spending changed between financial years (April to March), and against other London councils.
Spend by financial year
| Year | Spend | Payments | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 So far | £259.8m | 20,720 | — | |
| 2025/26 | £1.2bn | 105,083 | −17.2% | |
| 2024/25 | £1.5bn | 138,316 | +5.4% | |
| 2023/24 | £1.4bn | 139,458 | +10.4% | |
| 2022/23 | £1.3bn | 127,707 | +15.1% | |
| 2021/22 | £1.1bn | 125,577 | +12.8% | |
| 2020/21 | £996.3m | 102,344 | +256.3% | |
| 2019/20 | £279.6m | 30,154 | — | |
| 2017/18 Part year | £99.7m | 9,333 | — |
Against other London councils, 2024/25
Spend£1.5bn 1st of 30
Payments138,316 5th of 30
Average payment£10.9k 11th of 30
Top 10 suppliers’ share35% 8th of 30
Biggest categories, 2025/26 against 2024/25
| Category | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL AGENCIES AND BODIES | £285.7m | £229.6m | −19.6% |
| SCHOOLS CAPITATION | £134.7m | £113.5m | −15.8% |
| LEVIES | £74.0m | £68.5m | −7.4% |
| CONSTRUCTION MAIN CONTRACT -CERTIFICATED | £132.5m | £68.1m | −48.6% |
| INLAND REVENUE | £70.1m | £66.7m | −4.8% |
| I-WORLD CONTRACTORS HOLDING ACCOUNT | £54.4m | £57.3m | +5.3% |
| AGENCY STAFF | £52.2m | £45.0m | −13.8% |
| GRANTS | £35.1m | £41.0m | +16.7% |
| RESIDENTIAL CARE | £45.6m | £38.4m | −15.7% |
| STATEMENTED FEES | £49.8m | £36.0m | −27.6% |
| OTHER CONTRACTORS | £37.7m | £35.2m | −6.6% |
| PFI/PPP PAYMENTS | £48.2m | £34.0m | −29.5% |
The five largest suppliers over time
Payments to Southwark's five largest suppliers
- Greater London Authority
- Ministry Of Housing Communities & Local Government
- Veolia Es Southwark Ltd
- Hm Revenue & Customs
- Hill Partnership Ltd
£0£96.2m£192.3m
2019/202020/212021/222022/232023/242024/252025/26
Show the figures
| Financial year | Greater London Authority | Ministry Of Housing Communities & Local Government | Veolia Es Southwark Ltd | Hm Revenue & Customs | Hill Partnership Ltd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | £25,799,250 | £19,234,605 | £9,956,580 | £0 | £0 |
| 2020/21 | £119,370,991 | £77,781,075 | £29,846,383 | £0 | £0 |
| 2021/22 | £153,470,644 | £4,680,655 | £28,494,276 | £0 | £26,712,063 |
| 2022/23 | £142,359,293 | £48,898,955 | £26,479,086 | £0 | £45,018,572 |
| 2023/24 | £179,050,725 | £11,824,708 | £25,165,844 | £36,224,999 | £59,413,788 |
| 2024/25 | £192,339,333 | £23,903,335 | £43,747,725 | £71,211,086 | £22,180,204 |
| 2025/26 | £155,755,856 | £19,086,573 | £33,782,582 | £67,713,757 | £1,580,555 |