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1. www.local.gov.uk › our-support › councillor-andHow are decisions made? | Local Government Association

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   The council establishes a number of committees, each with a specific area of responsibility. The political groups appoint elected members to those committees. More councillors are actively...

2. www.gov.uk › understand-how-your-council-worksUnderstand how your council works: Decision making - GOV.UK

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   The full council (a meeting of all council members) is responsible for all decisions. But in practice, most of the work is given to smaller groups of councillors or council officers (paid...

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5. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsOverview and scrutiny: statutory guidance for councils ...

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Councils should consider how to adopt a protocol, e.g. formal agreement at scrutiny committee and Cabinet, then formal integration into the Council’s constitution at the next Annual General...

6. www.local.gov.uk › planning-committee-protocolsPlanning Committee Protocols | Local Government Association

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   The LGA's Probity in Planning guidance provides councils with best practice in managing the Planning Committee process. To help you review your own codes of practice we have outlined some of...

7. groups.friendsoftheearth.uk › resourcesUnderstanding how your council works | Local action

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   There are several types of local authority in England: 1. two-tier local authorities (for example, Kent County Council which is subdivided into district councils such as Ashford Borough council and Thanet District Council) 2. unitary authorities (eg Cornwall Council or Nottingham City Council) 3. metropolitan authorities (eg Liverpool City Council ...

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   Wales has 22 unitary authorities (county and county borough councils – also known as "principal councils"). These are not further divided into district councils, like many authorities in England are. The 22 authorities are responsible for a number of services including planning, education, housing, waste and recycling, and transport. Some of these ...

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   There are 11 local councils in Northern Ireland which are responsible for services including waste and recycling, parks and open spaces, planning and environmental protection and improvement. They are not responsible for education, transport or public housing. Have a look on your council's website to find out which services they are responsible for...

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   Councils are made up of councillors and council officers. Councillors are elected by you, the electorate, and look after specific wards (areas) for as long as they are elected – usually for 4 years. Councillors will often be aligned to a political party. Council officers are staff members who are responsible for the day-to-day running of your counc...

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   So now you know who makes decisions in your council, you need to decide who to approach about your Climate Action Plan (or whatever campaign you're working on). The first thing to remember: councillors and council officers are human beings just like you! They probably came into their roles because they believe in making a difference at a local leve...

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8. www.gov.uk › guidance › local-government-structureLocal government structure and elections - GOV.UK

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   Jan 11, 2016 · In county councils (including single tier county councils) councillors represent electoral areas called divisions. In other types of council these areas are called wards.

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   Do councils have a committee system?

   • Councils that have a committee system work in a slightly different way. These councils still have an elected Leader, but many decisions are made by committees (eg the Environment committee) which are made up of councillors proportionate to their political parties’ representation in the council.

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   Does a council have a leader?

   • These councils still have an elected Leader, but many decisions are made by committees (eg the Environment committee) which are made up of councillors proportionate to their political parties’ representation in the council. Some councils have a hybrid of both cabinet and committee system.

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   How many councillors are there in a county council?

   • In county councils (including single tier county councils) councillors represent electoral areas called divisions. In other types of council these areas are called wards. An electoral area (ward or division) may be represented by 1, 2 or 3 councillors. In county councils there is usually 1 councillor for each electoral area.

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   How are councillors elected?

   • Members of councils - councillors - are elected for 4-year terms using the first past the post system. Elections to councils are held on the first Thursday in May. There are a variety of electoral cycles (times when elections are held) so not all councillors are elected at the same time. The 3 methods of holding elections to local councils are:

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   How do councils make decisions?

   • Some councils opt for a committee system. The council establishes a number of committees, each with a specific area of responsibility. The political groups appoint elected members to those committees. More councillors are actively involved in decision-making, but it can take longer to reach decisions.

   How are decisions made? | Local Government Association

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   Who is responsible for a council meeting?

   • The full council (a meeting of all council members) is responsible for all decisions. But in practice, most of the work is given to smaller groups of councillors or council officers (paid staff). Every council must publish: You can view council meeting agendas, minutes and reports on your council’s website.

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10. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentYour council’s cabinet – going to its meetings, seeing how it ...

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    This Guide1 gives practical information about the public attending meetings of a council’s executive (i.e. the council’s cabinet – its main decision making body – consisting of an elected mayor...