Analysis of indicator based assessments (IBAs) by authority

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Next update expected:1 April 2026

Updates

20th April 2026

Update on format of previous years' data

13th April 2026

Updated to include the 2026-27 data.

3rd February 2026

Update to the topic that this table sits under.

29th January 2026

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19th December 2025
Dataset first published.

Main information

Designation
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Data provider
Welsh Government
Data source
No specific source from data provider
Time period covered
April 2004 to March 2027

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

This collection of tables and information is intended as general background to the calculation of standard spending assessments (SSAs). It should be viewed as a statistical companion to The Local Government Finance Report. These tables show individual authority SSA broken down into service categories. It must be remembered that this breakdown is only for the purpose of calculating the total SSA. The indicator based assessments (IBAs) for each service category are in no way intended as spending targets. The ability of local authorities to set their own spending priorities is an important part of the Welsh revenue support grant distribution system. Therefore, the service IBAs shown in this report are not intended for use in determining individual authorities' budgeted expenditure on particular services.

This report shows individual authority SSA broken down into service categories. It must be remembered that this breakdown is only for the purpose of calculating the total SSA. The indicator based assessments (IBAs) for each service category are in no way intended as spending targets. The ability of local authorities to set their own spending priorities is an important part of the Welsh revenue support grant distribution system. Therefore, the service IBAs shown in this report are not intended for use in determining individual authorities' budgeted expenditure on particular services.

Data collection or calculation

The information presented here is underpinned by data collected via annual returns from Welsh Local Authorities and other official sources.

The annual SSA is distributed across Local Authorities in line with the Local Government Settlement model

Statistical quality

The underpinning data is collected directly from Local Authorities or official data sources. Local Authorities are required to validate data used in the calculations. A statistical quality report relating to all Local Government Finance statistical releases can be found at the following webpage: https://gov.wales/local-government-finance-statistics-quality-report

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Welsh Government
Contact email
LGFPSettlement@gov.wales