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<p>Councils are at the front line as we continue to tackle this pandemic and we are
determined that they have the resources they need to respond to the pandemic in their
areas. That is why we’ have given councils an unprecedented £4.8 billion to deal with
the pandemic, comprising £3.7 billion of un-ringfenced grants and over £1.1 billion
for the Infection Control Fund. In total, over £28 billion has been committed to local
areas to support councils, businesses and communities across Government. <br> <br>
We are currently undertaking a programme of engagement with the sector, which includes
our ongoing financial monitoring survey and direct contact with councils and their
representatives, local leaders and Chief Executives to understand the challenges and
pressures experienced by councils from the Covid-19 outbreak. <br> <br> We recognise
that even with the considerable support already provided, there will be individual
authorities with either unique circumstances or residual issues resulting in unmanageable
pressures. We would ask that any local authority who is faced with an unmanageable
pressure or is concerned about their future financial position should approach MHCLG
for discussion.</p>
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