Key Facts

  • There are 468 local councils in the UK.
  • There are over 11 000 town, parish and community councils.
  • Local councils spend over £70 billion a year- councils are funded by grants from central government, business rates, council tax and fees and services such as car parks, parking permits and the hire of sports facilities.
  • Local government employs over two million people - one of the largest employers in the UK.
  • There are over 21 000 democratically elected local councillors (members) in England and Wales.
  • There are around 600 occupations and thousands of different job titles in local government.

For more information and job opportunities in your local area click here