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“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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

“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."

"Making it easier for more children to have a healthy, nutritious meal will make a real difference to their health, wellbeing and attainment."

Sexual health services in England are under unprecedented pressure, with millions of people seeking support, official figures released today reveal.

The LGA led calls for a ban on disposable vapes two years ago due to environmental and health concerns.