D.22 In the county structure, the county councils are responsible for most of the public services in an area, including:
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schools
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public transport
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social services
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waste disposal
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strategic planning
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economic development
The district councils are responsible for more local services, including:
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housing and homelessness
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local planning
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leisure and recreation
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recycling and waste collection
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revenue collection
Unitary authorities act as county and district, and so are responsible for the functions of both.
D.23 Some local government authorities share services that cover a wider area with other local authorities, such as police, and fire and rescue services.
D.24 For more information on local government structures, see the Directgov website
