What do local councils do?
I can describe some of the key services a local council provides and how these are funded.
What do local councils do?
I can describe some of the key services a local council provides and how these are funded.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Local councils provide and manage essential community services, including education, health and waste management.
- The local government system is different around the country and works in a tier system.
- Local government is funded by grants from central government, council taxes, business rates and local service fees.
- Councils only have a certain amount of income and so they have to make difficult spending decisions.
Keywords
Tier - layers or levels
Local council - a group of people elected to represent citizens and make decisions on how the local area should be run
Services - ways in which to help, support and / or serve the public
Income - the money a person or government earns
Tax - compulsory charges to citizens and businesses by government to finance some of its spending
Common misconception
Councils only deal with minor issues, like park maintenance.
Local councils play a crucial role in many significant areas, including urban and housing planning, public health, education and community services. They have a say in local regulations, budgets and initiatives that greatly impact quality of life.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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government system, where citizens have a say in how the country is run
transfer of power to regional government, e.g. to Welsh Parliament
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Exit quiz
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