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Social value

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Social value

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal

The wider contribution something makes to a community, rather than how much it costs or how it benefits an individual person. The law says that organisations such as councils that plan services should consider the wider benefits to their area when making decisions.

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