elected representatives who make decisions, set policies and represent the views of the community

smaller, specific area within a local council's district

often those with specialist knowledge who work for the council; support councillors to make decisions for the local area

What is the role of the local councillor?

Citizenship

How is local government different to central government?

What do local councils do?

How do local elections work?

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?

an elected person who represents residents of a ward

an unelected person who advises councillors

Which is the best description of a council officer?

An __________ is the small amount of money given to local councillors to help them carry out their role.

providing community leadership in their area

making decisions about the police in the area

taking part in planning and licensing decisions

Which of these is not the role of a councillor?

have lived or worked anywhere in the UK/Commonwealth

have lived or worked in the area they wish to be councillor

If a person wants to be a councillor, they must be 18, a British/Commonwealth citizen and...

understanding and identifying with the needs and feelings of others

people feel comfortable and welcomed when contacting a person

makes sure the councillor knows what the area needs 

Match the quality to its correct description.

Local councillors have the same role as MPs.

Local councillors and council officeers have the same role.

MPs and local councillors are different but are both elected. 

Which of the following statements are correct?

What is this describing? A group of people elected to represent citizens and make decisions on how the local area should be run.

If an area is run by just one council, this is a {{}} tier local government system.

What is the name of the type of council which is focused on a small part of a town or a village? 

housing services, including support for homelessness

Tick all of the services/roles a local council is involved with.

What is this describing? The money a person or government earns.

when a council gives permission for a person/business to do something

money a citizen or a business pays to a council to fund their services

support/care to help, e.g. older people's care or disability needs

ways in which to help, support and/or serve the public

Match the word to the correct definition.

Exit Quiz

Which is the best description of a council officer?