Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays
by Heather Stewart Economics editor from on (#73Y6Z)
Funding uncertainty is main concern, despite Labour's pledge to revitalise construction, survey shows
Almost two-thirds of senior council officers have said they are seeing construction projects delayed, despite the key role of local authorities in creating the wave of new housing and infrastructure promised by Labour.
Before Rachel Reeves's spring forecast on Tuesday, a survey of senior council officers showed that 40% do not think the local authority they work for is well placed to follow through on its construction plans.
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