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<p>We are working on what the interim funding will cover and how it will be delivered.
Further details will be announced in due course and will take account of other relevant
provision – for example, as part of its Be a Councillor programme, the Local Government
Association (LGA) provides on-line information and, via its four Political Groups,
face-to-face training and other support.</p><p> </p><p>The Be a Councillor programme
is funded by an improvement grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
Government and promotes the role of councillor to individuals, with a particular focus
on underrepresented groups. The LGA Political Groups delivering the programme include
smaller parties and independents. This reflects my belief that it is for political
parties to do what is necessary to support all their candidates and prospective candidates,
including those who have a disability.</p>
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