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<p>Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, local authorities, in common with the Animal
and Plant Health Agency and the police, have powers of entry to inspect complaints
of suspected animal cruelty and take out prosecutions where necessary. Local authorities
are able to make decisions based on local needs and the arrangements that work best
for them, and it is for local authorities to determine how to prioritise their resources.
The Government is investing in Britain’s future, and this year’s local government
finance settlement includes extra funding for local services. Local authorities will
have access to £46.4 billion this financial year (2019/20) to meet the needs of their
residents. This is a cash increase of 2.8% and a real terms increase which will strengthen
services and support for local communities.</p>
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