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Who decides local priorities?
Local councils decide many things that affect daily life, from bin collections to planning permission for home improvements. They have to balance what residents want with what's affordable and what central government allows. The story highlights how many people want home improvements for heatwaves, but councils face tough choices about funding and priorities.
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