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Introducing Local Government

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CouncilPaul Masterman  

Local government can offer a range of really interesting jobs, but is big and complex.

Here is a brief introduction to the types of councils and what they do. This will help you decide which councils have jobs that fit your experience, qualifications and expertise.

There are 468 local authorities in the UK and they are organised as follows:

 

ENGLAND:
34 county councils
47 unitary councils
36 metropolitan councils
33 London boroughs
238 district councils

 

WALES
22 unitary councils

SCOTLAND
32 unitary councils 

N.IRELAND
26 unitary councils


 

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