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Government urged to 'think again' on removing local authorities from ICBs

The Government has been urged to reconsider plans to remove the statutory right for local government representation on Integrated Care Boards.

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By Lee Peart | 13 July 2026
James Murray (c) UK Parliament

The Government has been urged to reconsider plans to remove the statutory right for local government representation on Integrated Care Boards. 

Health and social care secretary James Murray was urged to ‘think again' on the Health Bill's plans during questioning by the Health and Social Care Committee last week. 

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