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Local Government

Councils, mayors, and who runs each local area

Local government

8 short reads

1What is a council? — start here →2 min2The different kinds of council3 min3What is council tax?2 min4Where councils get their money3 min5What does a councillor do?2 min6Metro mayors and combined authorities3 min7Devolution in England2 min8How local politics affects daily life2 min
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