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Hertfordshire council leader pleased by four-unitary decision withdrawal

STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Prime Minister Andy Burnham engages with local community members on August 12, 2026 in Stevenage, England. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is making tackling the cost of living the central priority of his premiership, rolling out immediate policies and launching a national tour to offer households "breathing space". Polices introduces so far include Removing the 5% VAT rate on domestic electricity bills, lowering the English single bus fare cap from £3 to £2 from 1 January 2027 and introducing a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England starting April 2027. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images)

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Herts Council Council may have to reduce spending on youth services as part of plans to save £3.3 million from services designed to provide early help to families and children

Proposed £1m cuts to youth services will put children’s lives at risk - claim

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