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Government data reveals extent of council property “craze”

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Capital spending by councils on acquiring land and buildings rose 59% in the four quarters to September when compared to the previous period. Data

Until recently, the FRC had little involvement in local government affairs. But with investigations into council officers becoming more frequent, where is the political accountability?

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