Local Government and community groups

Question 1

How often are local elections held?

Answer 1

Every 4 years

Question 2

Unitary authority

Answer 2

Takes responsibility for everything in their area

Question 3

County Council

Answer 3

Govern most of the services and carrying out government policies in the region.

Question 4

District Council

Answer 4

Responsible for leisure and recreation, planning permission, housing, waste collection and recycling and environmental health.

Question 5

Town Councils

Answer 5

Responsible for a central town area overseeing leisure and recreation, some planning.

Question 6

Metropolitan Council

Answer 6

These authorities are responsible for transport, civil defence and the emergency services

Question 7

Parish Council

Answer 7

Responsible for a very small are and oversee such services as leisure and recreation
They have limited powers and usually have larger District Council which provides other services

Question 8

Name 2 services you would expect a County Council to provide

Answer 8

Education 
Transport 
Social Services 
Trading standards
Waste disposal

Question 9

What are the sources of local authority* income?

* County, District and Metropolitan Council and Unitary Authority

Answer 9

Council tax
Charges for services
Fines
Government grants