Local Government

The majority party in a local election is called?

What are the three single tier structures?

What does a two tier local government consist of?

How many London Boroughs are there?

How many elected councils are in a single tier system?

What services does a unitary council cover
(name five)

What is the name of London's separate government?

What public services are the county council in charge of providing and monitoring?
(name 5)

What localised services are the district council in charge of providing and monitoring?
(name 5)

What political problems do two tier councils encounter?

What are town / parish councils responsible for?

What are the +/- of a two tier system?

What are the +/- of a unitary system?

Who aids the Members of the Council in their decisions?

What is the role of an Officer?

What is a council department director?

What are the three job roles of a councillor?

Name a third party that inspects local government

What information does a council have to disclose?

What allowances do councillors receive?

What does a Basic Allowance cover and how is it set?

What does a Special Responsibility Allowance cover and how is it set?

What does a Dependents & Childcare Allowance cover?

What does a Travel & Subsistence Allowance cover and how is it set?

What is the Independent Remuneration Panel and what flaws are there with it?

In what instances can you not stand as a councillor?

Financially, what is a council's Capital fund?

Financially, what is a council's Revenue fund?

Where does a council's Revenue money come from?

What kinds of Revenue grants are there?

What are the two types of taxes given to a council's electorate?

What groups are applicable for a council tax reduction or exemption?

Explain Council Tax Banding

What is the difference between a billing and a precepting authority when describing a council?

Explain Council Tax Capping

Give examples of how a local authority can further charge for their provided services

What is a capital receipt and what restrictions are there on it?

When can Capital money become Revenue money?

How and where do councils borrow money for Capital schemes?

How does Revenue money relate to Capital borrowing?

Explain PFI and PPP

What saying is given to the banned selling of capital items for revenue money?