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UK councils risk costly legal minefields in upcoming restructures

Historic liabilities, if not properly mapped, could become one of the most expensive hidden pitfalls of the entire shake-up

As councils across England and Wales raced to finalise restructuring proposals before the end of November, one critical issue is being overlooked and the consequences could be felt for decades.

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