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Recommendation 31

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Whilst commercial property acquisition can present exciting opportunities for local authorities, there are risks if...

Recommendation
Whilst commercial property acquisition can present exciting opportunities for local authorities, there are risks if insufficient expertise is accessed or held within the authority. The Government should ensure that local authorities seeking to acquire new commercial properties in their local area have accessed the appropriate expertise and are able to effectively manage a commercial development portfolio.
Paragraph Reference: 131
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 6 February 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗