📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
5.2.8 Local government and councils
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Towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK are governed by local authorities (councils). Councils provide local services such as education, planning, roads, refuse collection, libraries, and social services. Local councillors are elected by local residents. Council tax is a local tax that helps pay for local services. The amount depends on the value of your property.
Key Facts
- Local authorities (councils) provide local services
- Services: education, planning, roads, refuse, libraries, social services
- Council tax — local tax based on property value
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