Local Government Responsibilities
12.21 In the county structure, the county councils are responsible for:
- education
- strategic planning
- transport planning
- passenger transport
- highways
- social services
- public libraries
- waste disposal
- fire services
The district councils are responsible for:
- housing
- planning applications
- leisure and recreation
- waste collection
- environmental health
- revenue collection
12.22 Unitary authorities act as county and district, and so are responsible for the functions of both. For more information on local government structure and responsibilities, see the Local Government Association leaflet Local Government Structure.