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<p>As the Minister for Local Government, I regularly hear from councils across the
country to discuss the delivery of services, including children’s services. I also
regularly meet my counterpart in the Department for Education to discuss a range of
issues, including the delivery of children’s services.</p><p>Long-term funding for
local government services, including children’s services, will be considered at this
year’s Spending Review. To help ensure decisions are based on the best available evidence,
the Government is working closely with local authorities and the wider sector to build
the evidence base and help develop a thorough understanding of children’s services
costs and pressures.</p>
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