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Types of local government

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	The single tier authorities are known as '''[[~~Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|~~Unitary Authorities]]'''. In these areas the [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Council]] carries out all of the services and functions carried out by a [[Wikipedia:County council\|County Council]] and the [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district]] or borough councils combined. [[Wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|Metropolitan boroughs]], [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]] and the two suis generis authorities of the City of London and Isles of Scilly also operate as [[Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Authorities]].		The single tier authorities are known as '''[[Unitary Authorities]]'''. In these areas the [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Council]] carries out all of the services and functions carried out by a [[Wikipedia:County council\|County Council]] and the [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district]] or borough councils combined. [[Wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|Metropolitan boroughs]], [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]] and the two suis generis authorities of the City of London and Isles of Scilly also operate as [[Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Authorities]].

	==England==		==England==

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	The single tier authorities are known as '''[[Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Authorities]]'''. In these areas the [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Council]] carries out all of the services and functions carried out by a [[Wikipedia:County council\|County Council]] and the [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district]] or borough councils combined.		The single tier authorities are known as '''[[Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Authorities]]'''. In these areas the [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Council]] carries out all of the services and functions carried out by a [[Wikipedia:County council\|County Council]] and the [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district]] or borough councils combined. [[Wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|Metropolitan boroughs]], [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]] and the two suis generis authorities of the City of London and Isles of Scilly also operate as [[Wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary Authorities]].

	===England===		==England==
	Within England there are:		Within England there are:

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	*181 [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district, borough or city councils]]		*181 [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district, borough or city councils]]
	*58 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|unitary councils]]		*58 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|unitary councils]]
	*3 [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]]		*32 [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]]
	*36 [[wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|metropolitan boroughs]]		*36 [[wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|metropolitan boroughs]]
	*City of London		*City of London
	*Isles of Scilly		*Isles of Scilly


	Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.		Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.
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	Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]]		Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]]

	===Scotland===		==Scotland==
	Within Scotland there are 32 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].		Within Scotland there are 32 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].

	===Wales===		==Wales==
	Within Wales there are 22 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].		Within Wales there are 22 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].

	===Northern Ireland===		==Northern Ireland==
	Within Northern Ireland there are 11 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]] although they do not carry out the same functions as the rest of the Councils in the United Kingdom for example they have no responsibility for education, road-building or housing (although they do nominate members to the advisory Northern Ireland Housing Council). Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. The collection of rates is handled centrally by the Land and Property Services agency of the Northern Ireland Executive<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland/ Wikipedia Northern Ireland]</ref>		Within Northern Ireland there are 11 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]] although they do not carry out the same functions as the rest of the Councils in the United Kingdom for example they have no responsibility for education, road-building or housing (although they do nominate members to the advisory Northern Ireland Housing Council). Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. The collection of rates is handled centrally by the Land and Property Services agency of the Northern Ireland Executive<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland/ Wikipedia Northern Ireland]</ref>

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	*'''[[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district]], borough or city councils''' - the 'lower tier authority' which acts as the [[Waste Collection Authority]] and is also responsible for:		*'''[[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district, borough or city councils]]''' - the 'lower tier authority' which acts as the [[Waste Collection Authority]] and is also responsible for:
	**Council Tax collections		**Council Tax collections
	**housing		**housing
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	Within England there are:		Within England there are:

	*24 County Councils		*24 [[wikipedia:County council\|County Councils]]
	*181 district, borough or city councils		*181 [[Wikipedia:Districts of England\|district, borough or city councils]]
	*59 unitary councils		*58 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|unitary councils]]
	*33 London boroughs		*3 [[wikipedia:London boroughs\|London boroughs]]
	*36 metropolitan boroughs		*36 [[wikipedia:Metropolitan borough\|metropolitan boroughs]]
			*City of London
			*Isles of Scilly

	Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.		Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.
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	===Scotland===		===Scotland===
	Within Scotland there are 32 Unitary authorities.		Within Scotland there are 32 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].

	===Wales===		===Wales===
	Within Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities.		Within Wales there are 22 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]].

	===Northern Ireland===		===Northern Ireland===
	Within Northern Ireland there are 11 Unitary authorities although they do not carry out the same functions as the rest of the Councils in the United Kingdom for example they have no responsibility for education, road-building or housing (although they do nominate members to the advisory Northern Ireland Housing Council). Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. The collection of rates is handled centrally by the Land and Property Services agency of the Northern Ireland Executive<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland/ Wikipedia Northern Ireland]</ref>		Within Northern Ireland there are 11 [[wikipedia:Unitary authority\|Unitary authorities]] although they do not carry out the same functions as the rest of the Councils in the United Kingdom for example they have no responsibility for education, road-building or housing (although they do nominate members to the advisory Northern Ireland Housing Council). Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. The collection of rates is handled centrally by the Land and Property Services agency of the Northern Ireland Executive<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland/ Wikipedia Northern Ireland]</ref>

	==Funding of local government==		==Funding of local government==
	Local authorities receive funding from a range of sources, including Government grants, council tax and fees and charges. Together, council tax and business rates make up local authorities’ largest source of income<ref name="LGA" />.		[[Local Authority\|Local authorities]] receive funding from a range of sources, including Government grants, council tax and fees and charges. Together, council tax and business rates make up local authorities’ largest source of income<ref name="LGA" />.

	==Local authority governance==		==Local authority governance==

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 ==Types of local government==
-Depending on where you live, local government consists of at least one or two tiers of authorities<ref name="LGA">[https://www.local.gov.uk/about/what-local-government/ Local Government Association]</ref>. Two tiers, with responsibilities of local [[Waste]] services divided between them, within England there are:
+Depending on where you live, local government consists of at least one or two tiers of authorities.<ref name="LGA">[https://www.local.gov.uk/about/what-local-government/ Local Government Association]</ref>.
 *24 County Councils
 *181 district, borough or city councils
 *59 unitary councils
 *33 London boroughs
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 Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.
-Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]].
+Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]]
 ===Scotland===

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	Within Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities.		Within Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities.

	~~All of which~~ are ~~acting~~ as ~~both [[Waste Collection Authority\|Waste Collection Authorities]]~~ and [~~[Waste Disposal Authorities]~~].		===Northern Ireland===
			Within Northern Ireland there are 11 Unitary authorities although they do not carry out the same functions as the rest of the Councils in the United Kingdom for example they have no responsibility for education, road-building or housing (although they do nominate members to the advisory Northern Ireland Housing Council). Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. The collection of rates is handled centrally by the Land and Property Services agency of the Northern Ireland Executive<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland/ Wikipedia Northern Ireland]</ref>

	==Funding of local government==		==Funding of local government==

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	Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]].		Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]].

	~~within~~ Scotland there are 32 Unitary authorities ~~and within~~ Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities ~~all~~ of which are acting as both [[Waste Collection Authority\|Waste Collection Authorities]] and [[Waste Disposal Authorities]].		===Scotland===
			Within Scotland there are 32 Unitary authorities.

			===Wales===
			Within Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities.

			All of which are acting as both [[Waste Collection Authority\|Waste Collection Authorities]] and [[Waste Disposal Authorities]].

	==Funding of local government==		==Funding of local government==

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	In England, more than one million people work in local government across a range of different types of authorities, providing more than 800 different services to local communities<ref name="LGA" />. Local Authorites are made up of employed officials usually led by a Chief Executive Officer and councillors who are elected by the public in local elections<ref name="LGA" />.		In England, more than one million people work in local government across a range of different types of authorities, providing more than 800 different services to local communities<ref name="LGA" />. Local Authorites are made up of employed officials usually led by a Chief Executive Officer and councillors who are elected by the public in local elections<ref name="LGA" />.

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references />~~

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

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Local authority governance

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	==Local authority governance==		==Local authority governance==
	In England, more than one million people work in local government across a range of different types of authorities, providing more than 800 different services to local communities<ref name="LGA" />. Local Authorites are made up of employed officials usually led by a Chief Executive Officer and councillors who are elected by the public in local elections<ref name="LGA" />.

			In England, more than one million people work in local government across a range of different types of authorities, providing more than 800 different services to local communities<ref name="LGA" />. Local Authorites are made up of employed officials usually led by a Chief Executive Officer and councillors who are elected by the public in local elections<ref name="LGA" />.

	==References==		==References==

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	==Types of local government==		==Types of local government==
	Depending on where you live, local government consists of at least one or two tiers of authorities<ref name="LGA">[https://www.local.gov.uk/about/what-local-government/ Local ~~government~~ Association]</ref>. Two tiers, with responsibilities of local [[Waste]] services divided between them, within England there are:		Depending on where you live, local government consists of at least one or two tiers of authorities<ref name="LGA">[https://www.local.gov.uk/about/what-local-government/ Local Government Association]</ref>. Two tiers, with responsibilities of local [[Waste]] services divided between them, within England there are:
	*24 County Councils		*24 County Councils
	*181 district, borough or city councils		*181 district, borough or city councils

	One (~~untiaru~~) tier providing all services. Within England there are<ref name="LGA" />:		One (untiary) tier providing all services. Within England there are<ref name="LGA" />:
	*59 unitary councils		*59 unitary councils
	*33 London boroughs		*33 London boroughs
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	Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.		Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.

	Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]]		Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]].

			within Scotland there are 32 Unitary authorities and within Wales there are 22 Unitary authorities all of which are acting as both [[Waste Collection Authority\|Waste Collection Authorities]] and [[Waste Disposal Authorities]].

			==Funding of local government==
			Local authorities receive funding from a range of sources, including Government grants, council tax and fees and charges. Together, council tax and business rates make up local authorities’ largest source of income<ref name="LGA" />.

			==Local authority governance==
			In England, more than one million people work in local government across a range of different types of authorities, providing more than 800 different services to local communities<ref name="LGA" />. Local Authorites are made up of employed officials usually led by a Chief Executive Officer and councillors who are elected by the public in local elections<ref name="LGA" />.

			==References==
			<references />

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

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	*24 County Councils		*24 County Councils
	*181 district, borough or city councils		*181 district, borough or city councils

			One (untiaru) tier providing all services. Within England there are<ref name="LGA" />:
			*59 unitary councils
			*33 London boroughs
			*36 metropolitan boroughs

			Across England, there are also around 9,000 parish and town councils, 10 National Parks responsible for conservation and promotion of scenic areas, as well as local authorities responsible specifically for policing and fire and rescue services<ref name="LGA" />.

			Since the passing of new legislation in 2009, there is an additional type of regional authority, Combined Authorities, where two or more councils collaborate and take collective decisions across council boundaries<ref name="LGA" /> e.g. [[Greater Manchester Combined Authority]]


	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />