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“In-person attendance remains important, but it must be balanced against the advantages remote attendance can provide in removing barriers to participating in the democratic process."

More children with special educational needs should get the care and support they need in schools and other mainstream settings without the need for a statutory plan, say councils.

"It is positive that the Spending Review delivers on some key LGA asks."

"Child sexual exploitation is a horrific crime and one that we must all work together to tackle.

With temperatures in some parts of the country set to exceed 30C between now and the weekend, people are being urged to “look out for others” and check in on vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during hot weather.

"Individual councils will need to know the implications and a transitional mechanism is crucial to avoid putting services at risk"

“This long-term strategy will provide much needed certainty for local government, industry and businesses to plan ahead on vital infrastructure over the next decade.

“Councils have a critical and unique role in delivering local inclusive growth across all sectors and communities, working closely with businesses, supporting jobseekers, planning regeneration and improving infrastructure."

“Councils across the country use various governance systems, with some favouring the committee system and others preferring executive systems. Therefore, there will be mixed views held across our membership."

A new survey by the LGA has found that 52 per cent of councillors have experienced misinformation about them published, with 7 in 10 saying they had experienced abuse in the last year.