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Leaders blast utility companies for leaving £70m road damage

Council leaders have blasted utility firms for leaving multimillion-pound damage on local road networks.

By Nick Appleyard | 20 April 2011

Council leaders have blasted utility firms for leaving multimillion-pound damage on local road networks.

The Local Government Association (LGA) claims authorities are left to foot an annual bill for £70m worth of damage after contractors fail to patch up roadworks properly.

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