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Authorities to use MBA to fund infrastructure projects

Councils could soon use the municipal bonds agency (MBA) to secure investment to fund key infrastructure projects through the European Investment bank, it has emerged.

Councils could soon use the municipal bonds agency (MBA) to secure investment to fund key infrastructure projects through the European Investment bank, it has emerged.

Harrow LBC chief executive Michael Lockwood, who is director of Local Capital Finance Company (LCFC), told The MJ the UK's first municipal bonds agency remained on track to secure AA status with ratings agencies prior to launch.

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