Local government has had significant cuts over the past few years. The legacy of austerity means that if they haven’t already, council leaders and chief finance officers must think about short, medium and long-term strategies for generating their own income.
One opportunity is through the purchasing of commercial properties for investment purposes, although, as with any commercial activity, assessing a council’s appetite for risk will be vital.
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