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“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.

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.

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.

“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."

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

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

“In order to deliver the homes we need, Government must work with councils and the housebuilding industry to ensure there is a suitable pipeline of sustainable sites, which once allocated in a Local Plan and / or given planning permission, are indeed built out."

Government must take action in the Spending Review to put council funding on a sustainable footing and ensure that they can continue to deliver a wide range of services to their communities.

“The Grenfell Tower fire was a tragedy which must never be repeated, and our thoughts remain with those who lost their lives and those affected by the devastating events of June 2017.

Councils desperately-need a significant and sustained increase in overall funding in the Spending Review to meet the requirements being placed on them.