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What do councils actually do?
Local councils are responsible for a vast array of essential services that impact daily life. These include waste collection, road maintenance, libraries, parks, planning, housing, and crucial social care for children and adults. Funding cuts directly threaten the quality and availability of these vital local provisions.
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