This Government is committed to fixing the foundations by reforming and rebuilding local government.<\/p>
We will work hand-in-hand with councils by moving towards multi-year funding settlements and ending competitive bidding processes.<\/p>
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I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 524<\/a> on 26 July 2024.<\/p>"}
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