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LGA publishes infrastructure advice

The Local Government Association has issued new guidance on how councils can attract infrastructure investment money.

The advice includes how to navigate global investment markets which currently offer an excellent source of money that can be accessed relatively quickly.

The LGA said the guidance “provides councils with a unique opportunity to unlock their local areas’ potential and raise revenue. However, the infrastructure investment landscape can be a complex for councils to navigate”.

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