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“This statement aligns with councils’ own missions of boosting local inclusive growth, creating jobs, supporting small businesses and championing innovation."

“Tooth decay is largely preventable, yet it remains the most common oral disease affecting children and young people across England.

“We urge councils to seize this opportunity with both hands, it’s a great way to bring in excellent talent at the exact right time."

The LGA's submission provides a clear business case for increased investment, financial support and a package of measures to give our members more tools to help communities thrive.

Today’s announcement on local elections as part of local government reorganisation, and which areas will be fast-tracked for devolution, will remove the uncertainty for local areas affected.

“These stark statistics should act as a wake-up call about the impact of alcohol on our general health, including for those with alcohol-related conditions, such as reaching out to people who have not yet been in treatment.

“Extra money for councils next year, including compensation for employer national insurance contributions increases, will help meet some of the cost and demand pressures they face but still falls short of what is desperately needed to cover them all."

"Councils' Trading Standards teams work hard to provide effective inspections and ensure that products on sale to the public are safe for consumption."

“We are pleased Ofsted has acted on our calls for a much greater focus on inclusion, and on whether a setting is playing a meaningful role in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities."

“Any instance of violence against women and girls is shocking, saddening, and unacceptable. It is good that the majority of commitments made in the previous government’s VAWG Strategy and Domestic Abuse Plan have been met, but there is still much progress needed in tackling the issue."