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<p>It is up to local authorities to decide how to organise and commission services
from children’s centres in their areas. They are best placed to understand local needs
and the different ways they can be supported locally. Local authorities must demonstrate
that they have devised ways to ensure that services continue; what matters is the
quality and impact of services, and how local needs are being supported.</p><p> </p><p>We
are clear in statutory guidance that there is a presumption against closure, and local
authorities have a duty to consult where changes are planned to local children’s centre
provision.</p><p> </p>
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