Council and authority

Question 1

Explain the role of the Budget and outline the following terms: Office of Budget of Responsibility and inflation.

Answer 1

independent analysis of UK public finances and addresses government progress
forecast economy
major political events
scrutinise treaty
rate f increase in prices over a period
budget = statement made to HOC by chancellor stating nations finances + got proposals for tax changes > review financial performances and forecasts economic improvements

Question 2

List FIVE services provided by county councils under the two-tier system in England.

Answer 2

education
transportation
waste management
public safety
social services

Question 3

Identify FIVE current issues related to local authority revenue spending.

Answer 3

rising costs of children social care
reduced government grants
costs and demands of adult social care
costs of homelessness services
limits on council tax increases