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Brexit funding loss is £5.3bn say council leaders

Councils in England could lose £5.3bn in funding when Britain leaves the EU, council leaders have warned.

The LGA called on the government to set out a firm plan to replace the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) 2014-2020 programme when it comes to an end in December next year.

Council leaders warned a consultation promised in July 2018 had still not happened and they are unable to plug the £5.3bn gap.

Until recently, the FRC had little involvement in local government affairs. But with investigations into council officers becoming more frequent, where is the political accountability?

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