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    local government reorganisation (LGR)

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    public procurement

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    coronavirus (COVID-19)

Horizon scanning

This subtopic also contains the Local Government—horizon scanner.

This Practice Note provides details of key future developments, dates for your diary (including forecasted dates where the actual date is unknown) and relevant commentary in relation to legislation, case appeals, consultations, calls for evidence, and other key developments of interest for local authorities.

Local government reorganisation

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