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Local government's very own FTSE

The scale and breadth of local government often goes unsung, says Jes Ladva. He outlines why Odgers Interim has created an index comparing councils to listed UK companies.

Myths still abound about what local government is to the public at large and also to big business.

Many hold the view there is not much more to local government than emptying bins and filling potholes. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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