S137 figures released by Government for 2026/2027
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed us of an increase in the Section 137 (S137) expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2026/27 financial year.
The new limit is £11.60 per elector, up from £11.10 in 2025/26, in accordance with Schedule 12B of the Local Government Act 1972.
Section 137 (S137) of the Act allows parish and town councils to incur expenditures for purposes that benefit their communities when no specific statutory power is available.”
For a full explanation of S137 please click on the document below or visit our Policy area on the website.