Where does power reside in the UK?

In this lesson, we will explore some of the key differences between local and central government. We will use a case study from the Covid-19 pendemic to consider what roles both local and central government have played in the response to the pandemic.

In this lesson, we will explore the functionality of devolution in the UK. We will identify how devolution operates in the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We will then look at how the devolved governments apply their powers to a case study on Covid-19.

In this lesson, we will look at who holds power in local government, as well as the key roles of backbench councillors, councillor cabinet members and council officers.

In this lesson, we will explore the roles that local councils play in their community and what services they supply. We will also interview a local councillor and consider what role councillors play in the planning process for new developments in local communities.

In this lesson, we will explore the process of an election stage by stage. We will go on to consider who holds power during each stage of the process and how this is excercised.

In this lesson, we will examine the role of charities and NGOs in our communites and gain an understanding of the power they hold. We investigate their actions beyond that of aid and relief, and see how they play a part in civil society. To explore this fully, we focus on case studies of Age UK and Save the Children.