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When do council know of Appropriate Sum Section 137(4) (A) of Local Government Act 1972 Section 137 Expenditure Limit

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It's usually announced in November for the following year. This year it's £8.32. The increase will be based on September's RPI, so you can work it out fairly accurately once that figure is announced.
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September's RPI was announced this morning. It's up 1.1%, so expect a 9p lift in the figure to £8.41.
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