What’s the connection between the images below?

L.O. EVALUATE THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Local GovernmentDo we really need it?

What’s local government all about

What’s the difference between your local MP and local councillors?

Read the story My Evening and try and work out from it what local councils actually do

So..... What do local councils do?

I left school at the end of the day and cycled along the bike path to the local library. Afterwards I stopped briefly in the park to catch up with my mates, who suggested we have a quick game of basketball on the court.When I got home it was getting late. I just remembered to put the rubbish and recycling out before it got too dark. I noticed a police car down the end of the road and wondered why they were there? We had a takeaway for tea as Mum was late home, as she had to get the bus back from work and Dad was checking Granddad's carer had come with his tea. The neighbours music was loud for a while but thankfully stopped and finally I got to sleep with the glare from the street light shinning though my bedroom window.

What challenges do local councils face today?

Which of the following services would you cut?Social services (help for the young, old, disabled

and vulnerable)Leisure and EntertainmentTransportPlanning and Building controlHousingHighwaysEducationFire and PoliceOther

IF YOU DON’T VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS YOU DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TO MOAN ABOUT THINGS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA.

AGREE . . . OR . . .DISAGREE

Local Government

IT ’S NOT WORTH VOTING AS THEY DON’T HAVE ANY MONEY TO DO ANYTHING

AGREE . . . OR . . . DISAGREE

Local Government

LOCAL COUNCILS HAVE NO POWER TO IMPROVE WHERE

YOU LIVEAGREE ... OR ... DISAGREE

Local Government

LOCAL COUNCILLORS ARE NOT IMPORTANT AND HAVE NO REAL POWER

AGREE . . . OR . . . DISAGREE

Local Government

Keith House

Jenny Hughes

So are you going to vote in local elections when you

are 18?