when people vote to choose their leaders or representatives

smaller, specific area within a local council's district

actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim

a statement published by a person or group of people which says what their aims and policies are

How do local elections work?

Citizenship

How is local government different to central government?

What do local councils do?

What is the role of the local councillor?

Why is registering to vote so important?

How can young people be involved in local decision making?

This unit explores the difference between local and national government. Pupils consider how governments are elected, the role of local councils and the key people within them.

How does local democracy work?

The name for a person who is running to become a local councillor is a ...

a statement outlining a candidate’s policies and ideas

a group of people with similar political and world beliefs

Match the word or phrase to its correct definition.

What campaign method is being used when candidates visit voters at their homes?

What is the name of the process used to choose a new councillor?

When a candidate takes action to build up support for their manifesto and ideas for the area, this is called ...

A councillor/candidate who does not belong to a political party is known as an {{}} councillor/candidate.

Children or teenagers working; a new pub opening; a jewellery maker wanting to sell at a market. All of these need something from the council to do this. What is that called?

Some parts of the country have both a county council and then a district/borough/city council. What is this kind of local government structure called?

money that a council receives from funding and from local citizens

charges paid by a citizen or a business to a council 

what councillors are paid instead of a salary

Match the word to its correct definition.

representing an area (ward) and its people

managing licensing and planning applications

Which of these is not a main duty of a councillor?

In terms of work, it is very common for councillors to have a second ...

Empathy, approachability, trustworthy, hard-working, confident, empathetic. These are all kinds of {{}} that a local councillor may find helpful when working in their role.

How do local elections work?

Lesson outcome