Every county has a team of councillors, but most citizens are not sure what the councillors do. Most people would focus on how councillors aid in waste disposal, but actually, the county council does more than that. County councils can be described as the administrative body of a county. The roles of the councillors differ from one county to another, but majorly, the county council is responsible for the following aspects.
Education
Public education is run by the local government. Through taxes collected from citizens in the county, the councillors can set aside funds that keep public schools open. In some areas, public schools run right from kindergarten all the way to community colleges. Without the council to set some funds aside for the schools, there would be no public schools. Thus, the local government plays a significant role in the education sector.
Highways and Transport
Although most of the time the council delegated the construction of public roads to the highway authorities, the county is still responsible. Public transport also falls under the care of councillors. The department regulates the number of automobiles available for the people, and at times, the councillors make rules to regulate the fares charged. These regulations ensure that public transport companies do not extort people.
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal is the job that most county councils are known for. Lying on the shoulders of councillors is the responsibility of keeping the city and counties clean. To enforce this, most of the time, tickets are given to people found littering. Apart from setting the litter and wastes ablaze, the council is also keen on recycling. Most of the time, the county has a site where citizens can take recyclable items that they do not care for anymore. Also, the local government is keen on going green; therefore, they keep reminding citizens of the importance of using environmentally friendly items.
Strategic Planning
When looking to develop an area, one must have a clear, distinct and working plan. Councillors are responsible for the future of their counties. Therefore, the councillors have meetings where they discuss the future and what is being implemented to secure that prosperous future. If the councillors just lay back and let things be, individual counties would be left behind as the rest of the UK progresses. To the officials, the county comes first and making it the greatest it has ever been requires adequate and articulated planning.