Local Council elections - what are councils responsible for?

Councils are responsible for providing local services and facilities.

A London Borough is responsible for the following:

• Council housing
• Education services
• Electoral registration
• Environmental health
• Leisure and recreation facilities
  
• Libraries
• Local planning
• Local transport
• Parks and public places
• Regulation of local business
• Roads and footpaths
• Social services
• Waste and recycling

How are they elected?

When you vote in a local election, you will receive a ballot paper listing all the candidates standing to be a councillor in your area. You will be asked to vote for three candidates. More info here

You can vote in person at a polling station or apply to vote by post or proxy.

When are they elected?