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Council seeks legal advice over abrupt closure of snow sports centre
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Council seeks provider for £200k contract to deliver legal advice on nuclear issues
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Council seeks solicitors to advise on use of ‘Bare Trust’ for land pooling on 2,400-home scheme
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Council self-refers to housing regulator after problems uncovered with rent-setting policies and health and safety data
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Council sends national developer pre-action letter over alleged breaches of s106 agreement for large scheme
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