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How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
This guide relates to councils in England. Find information about councils…
The full council (a meeting of all council members) is responsible for all…
Many local councils provide information on their websites to show how they…
Local councillors are elected for 4-year terms by the local community to…
If you feel that a council service has not been properly delivered, you…
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has…
Your tenancy agreement is a legal document and tells you all the rules…
You’re likely to be responsible for things like: fixing a curtain or…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your council housing:…
You’re likely to lose your tenancy and you could lose your right to…
Under the Right to Buy scheme, you can apply to buy your council home if:…
Find out how you can stand in an election to your local council.
How to set up a commons council to manage common land.
UK government publications relating to the Leaders Council.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
An overhaul of the outdated and complex council system will bring fairer funding, more stability and improve lives of people across the country
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Website of Manchester City Council
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