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<p>As councils now need to meet in person, we have published updated guidance on how
to minimise the risks of face-to-face meetings, supported by unprecedented emergency
funding to manage the impact of the pandemic.</p><p>The Government has committed over
£45 billion to help local authorities support their communities and local businesses
during the pandemic, including over £12 billion directly to councils in England to
tackle the impacts of COVID-19. Over £6 billion of this is unringfenced and so, where
needed, it can be used to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to manage
any risks involved in face-to-face meetings while COVID-19 restrictions remain in
place.</p>
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