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"Councils stand ready to play their full part, but national ambition must be matched by a clear recognition of local leadership and responsibilities, and must be backed up with the resources to deliver these services fully.

“We are ready to work with the Government to ensure the national plans for health, the NHS and adult social care are aligned so that people can get the right support, when they need it and into the future.”

“We are pleased government has introduced measures so that young people leaving care do not have to pay for prescriptions, as well as dental and eye care.

Cllr Jane Scullion, Chair of the LGA’s Improvement Committee, said: “Working in local government is truly a career where you get to make a real difference for your community – there are few other jobs like it. "

"Inspections and greater transparency will support improvement in educational standards, the identification and resolution of patterns of concern, and enable greater learning between trusts.”

Cllr Tom Hunt, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, said: “These new powers – something the LGA has long called for – will help councils keep pavements clear. 

"Councils are committed to supporting disabled adults and older people to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes."

"Only longer-term funding certainty will help councils more effectively plan for future maintenance schemes, focusing more on preventative measures and able to invest in innovation."

“Councils take their responsibilities to maintain and upkeep roads seriously, but the truth is that ever-increasing pressure on budgets has impacted their ability to do so as much as they’d like."

“Transport infrastructure is absolutely vital for unlocking growth, and strong, well-planned networks are the backbone of inclusive, sustainable, and thriving local economies... [these] announcements are therefore very positive for local authorities in the North."