Council spending has fallen in all areas bar social care

Real-terms council spending per person, by broad service

2022-23

2010-11

£0

250

500

750

1,000

1,250

Education

Adult social care

Child social care

Environmental/regulatory

Highways and transport

Central services

Culture and sport

Housing

Planning

2022-23

2010-11

£0

250

500

750

1,000

1,250

Education

Adult social care

Child social care

Environmental/regulatory

Highways and transport

Central services

Culture and sport

Housing

Planning

Source: Guardian analysis of DLUHC local authority revenue outturn, ONS population figures, GDP deflator. Note: excludes police, fire and public health spending, and other services