"Local councils are responsible for providing many of our public services, including care for the elderly and disabled, fixing potholes, collecting rubbish, and providing libraries."
"The introduction of new unitary authorities could also lead to new parish councils being created to bridge the gap between communities and the larger unitary authorities."
Elections on May 7 will allow voters in England to elect local representatives who manage services like social care, waste collection, and planning. Local councils, funded by central government and local revenue, provide essential public services. England has county councils and district councils, with some areas having unitary authorities. The government plans to transition Surrey to two unitary authorities by April 2027, with similar changes in other regions. About 40% of the population lives under parish councils, which may see new councils formed to connect communities with larger authorities.
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