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The Work of a Councillor

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The role of local councils

How councils are financed

The work of a councillor

Contents:

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Local Councils

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Council finance

Councils in Scotland receive their funding from several different sources.

1.Grant from the Scottish Parliament2.Council tax3.3.Business rates paid by Business rates paid by local companieslocal companies4.Admission fees to council facilities.

This money is used to pay for all the services and facilities provided by local councils.

80%

13%

5% 2%

What is the name of your local council?What council services matter the most to you?

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Spending the money wisely

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The work of a councillor

Councillors represent constituents in several different ways:

What examples can you give of how your councillors have represented you and your local

area?

What examples can you give of how your councillors have represented you and your local

area?

Raise local issues withcouncil departments.Liaise with local MP/ MSP.Attend local events.Work with local school boards.Attend local party meetings.Attend council committee meetings.Vote on council decisions andlocal issues.

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A day in the life of a councillor

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Case study: skate park

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Summary quiz