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<p>Local Government plays a vital role in preparing the country to be fully ready
for the UK to exit the EU on 31 October 2019.</p><p>The Department has stepped up
their preparedness significantly and speaks regularly to councils and partners, including
through the Local Government Brexit Delivery Board and a network of nine regional
chief executives. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government leads
this engagement.</p><p>Every council has designated a Brexit Lead Officer to work
with central Government to intensify their local preparations and, in total, the Department
has made £77 million available to help local areas get ready for the UK to exit the
EU.</p><p>Whilst the Department has not had any meetings with St Helens Council regarding
preparations for the UK exiting the EU, the Department has issued advice to local
authorities’ children’s services on how to prepare for the UK to exit the EU. This
guidance is available at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-local-authority-childrens-services-in-england"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-local-authority-childrens-services-in-england</a>.</p>
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