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Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Government, citizens and rights

Local government

New local government powers: have your say

Plans have been announced to give councils more power in areas like finance, housing, and how local services are organised.

Local government structure

Different types of local councils: unitary authorities, county, district, borough, city, town and parish councils

Local government powers and finance

The powers and duties of local councils, and how they are funded

Local councillors

How elected councillors represent their community and make decisions

Mayors

The different roles of ceremonial mayors and elected mayors

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My Council

Connect to your council and find out which online services they provide

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