Work of Local Councils

Question 1

What are the main roles of local councils?

Answer 1

Regulating- taxi licences
Planning - building new schools
Providing services- police

Question 2

What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary services?

Answer 2

Mandatory needs to be done and discretionary is not needed, but is enjoyed by the public.

Question 3

In what way can councils raise money?

Answer 3

80% of funding comes from the council to help pay for things like education.
13% comes from council tax which is tax on property, banded from A to E. (eg. a house in Rutherglen band C pays £1800 per year)
7% comes from additional charges like parking charges or payed leisure activities.