| Source | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Council tax payers | 50% |
| Formula grant (from government) | 47% |
| Council tax freeze grant | 3% |
The funding the council receives from government will reduce by £70 million over four years to 2014/5.

| Financial Year | Projected budget spend |
|---|---|
| 2010/11 | £400 million |
| 2011/12 | £372 million |
| 2012/13 | £351 million |
| 2013/14 | £345 million |
| 2014/15 | £330 million |


