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<p>Local government plays a vital role in preparing the country to be fully ready
for Brexit on 31 October.</p><p>We have stepped up our preparedness significantly
and speak 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, we have made £77 million available to help
local areas get ready for Brexit.</p>
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