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Councils demand greater recognition in emergency planning

The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded recognition of councils as an ‘equal and trusted partner’ to national government in planning for emergencies.

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The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded recognition of councils as an ‘equal and trusted partner' to national government in planning for emergencies.

Evidence given to the Covid-19 Inquiry heard the sector was sidelined during the pandemic.

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