As voters get alert for the council elections on 5 May,here’s what you need to know approximately the different tiers of local governmentWhat exactly is local government? It’s a difficult one to sum up: there are several tiers, and the structure of those tiers is not the same in every piece of England. Each level is formed by a democratically elected body generally funded through a combination of business rates, or central government grants and council tax. You can find out which levels of local government exist in your area. Here’s a rapid/fast guide to how it all works across the country. Related: In momentous times for councils,we need more data on local elections Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com