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The LGA is warning that the fine amount is too low and might let unscrupulous businesses off the hook.

Councils are fully supportive of the Government’s smokefree generation ambitions

“It is crucial that the impacts of any social care reforms on councils are thoroughly assessed and are manageable, costed and centred on people who draw on care.”

These stark results are very worrying for councils, care providers and most importantly people who draw on care and support

Councils are doing all they can to ensure they meet their duties under the Care Act - including cutting spending on other neighbourhood services - but many still fear they will not be able to over the coming years.