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Martin Ford 22 January 2024

Concern over waste reform costs

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Fears have been raised that more financial pressures could be heaped on councils as a result of waste reforms.

The Government has announced capital funding for authorities to purchase bins and waste collection vehicles ahead of weekly food waste collections becoming mandatory.

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Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

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