Local authorities have been advised to ‘choose wisely' to deliver value-for-money services. 4ps, local government's partnership and project delivery specialist, has published new guidance to help local authorities select the most appropriate financing option for capital projects across all sectors, including adult services, children's services, corporate services, housing, leisure, transport and waste. ‘It is essential local authorities select the most appropriate financing option for each project,' said John Reed, 4ps project director. ‘4ps' guidance is an essential reference guide for any local authority procuring capital projects.' For a copy of 4ps' guidance Financing issues for local authority capital projects visit www.4ps.gov.uk.