UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Which of the following is a role of local government?
ASetting and collecting local income tax rates and allowances for all residents
BProviding local services like refuse collection, libraries, parks and local roads ✓
CRunning and administering local NHS services, GP surgeries and health centres
DDirectly controlling, managing and funding all local police forces and services
Explanation
Local government provides a wide range of local services including refuse collection, libraries, parks, local roads and planning. They are funded by Council Tax and grants from central government.
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