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<p>Policy changes are a common feature of Government and there is no mechanism or
precedent for compensating local authorities or councils for abortive costs incurred
as a result of changes in Government policy. Providing compensation in this instance
would create wide-ranging and repercussive consequences for the taxpayer. Whilst abortive
costs are unfortunate, they should be seen in the context of a broader package of
support for local authorities that the Government is providing through Network North.
For instance, a new £2.5 billion fund for local transport across all areas in the
North outside the six city regions – smaller cities, counties, towns and countryside
and as well as a new £3.3 billion fund for road resurfacing in the North.</p><p> </p><p>
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