The Localism Act and the 'Right to Bid for Community Assets'
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has produced a briefing on the 'Right to Bid' and how it may or may not work. This article is based on their conclusions:

The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has produced a briefing on the 'Right to Bid' and how it may or may not work. This article is based on their conclusions:
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