When councillors are elected they represent one of England's major political parties or are "independent". The Conservative Party currently have the highest number of councillors in the chamber. As such, the leader of the cabinet (effective head of the chamber) also represents the Conservative Party and can choose the cabinet members from the Conservative Party as well. The Liberal Democrats have the second highest number of councillors and the final councillor is an independent.
Responsibilities for services
Dorset County Council's responsibilities include schools, social care for the elderly and vulnerable, road maintenance, libraries and trading standards.
The county council's area is also administered by six smaller authorities that have their own district or borough councils. The responsibilities of these councils include local planning, council housing, refuse collection, sports and leisure facilities, and street cleaning. The district areas are further divided into civil parishes, which have "parish councils" or "town councils"; the latter of which often use a town hall. Typical activities undertaken by a parish council include maintaining allotments, footpaths, playing fields and the local community or village hall. On some matters, the county council share responsibilities with the district and parish councils. These include economic development and regeneration, emergency planning, tourism promotion and coastal protection.
A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.
United Kingdom
County councils were formed in the late 19th century. In the various constituent countries of the United Kingdom councils had different powers and different memberships. Following local government reforms in the 1970s, county councils no longer exist in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In England they generally form the top level in a two-tier system of administration; in Wales they are unitary authorities.
England
In England county councils were introduced in 1889, and reformed in 1974. Since the mid-1990s a series of local government reorganisations has reduced the number of county councils as unitary authorities have been established in a number of areas. County councils are very large employers with a great variety of functions including education (schools and youth services), social services, highways, fire and rescue services, libraries, waste disposal, consumer services and town and country planning. Until the 1990s they also ran colleges of further education and the careers services. That decade also saw the privatisation of some traditional services, such as highway maintenance, cleaning and school meals.
A County council (Norwegian:Fylkesting) is the highest governing body of the county municipalities in Norway. The county council sets the scope of the county municipal activity. The council is led by a chairman or county mayor (fylkesordfører). Members of the council are elected for a four-year term through the general local elections. It is common for members of a county council to also hold seats in municipal councils, but very rare that they also hold legislative (Storting) or other government office, without a leave of absence.
History
The county council has its roots in the Amtsformandskabet created in 1837. Starting in 1964, members of the county councils were appointed by the municipal councils. In 1975, the first general elections were held for the county councils.
The Dorset or Horned Dorset breed of sheep is known mostly for its prolific lambing. It has been known to produce two lambing seasons per year: bred in May for lambs finished by the holidays, and bred again immediately after the first lambing to produce again in March or April. This type of management, the ewes sold with the lambs, sometimes produces as many as four or five lambs a year.
The Cornell University Sheep Program developed and teaches the STAR system to promote frequent lambing with Dorsets. Cornell maintains a research and teaching flock five miles south of Dryden, New York, USA. The Dorset has a white face with close short fleece. It has a solid build, with broad back and short legs. Originally, both rams and ewes had horns. The Polled Dorset originated in a herd at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, and a registry of the polled Dorset was established in 1956. Since then the polled breeders have outnumbered the breeders of the horned variety.
Prince George's County Council Member makes history
According to the Washington Post - he's now one of the youngest council members to ever sit on the council.
published: 15 Feb 2022
Hampshire County Council's Fostering Service - Winter Advert part two
Meet a married couple facing an empty nest as their oldest child embarks on a new chapter with their partner. With an extra room now available, they are considering the possibility of opening their home to a child in need. As winter arrives, this couple reflects on the warmth and love they can offer.
published: 20 Nov 2023
The County Lines Battle for £3K a Day Council Flat, that would take a mans life
published: 22 Jun 2024
King County Council strips leadership roles from Kathy Lambert after campaign flyer controversy
The King County Council voted Tuesday to remove Councilmember Kathy Lambert from leadership roles after fallout from a controversial flyer she sent to her constituents earlier this month that was deemed racist.
The council voted 9-0 to approve the motion, which was a late addition to the council's agenda by Council Chair Claudia Balducci. The motion removes Lambert from leadership positions within the council, and also removes her from all assignments where she represents the council on external boards and committees, according to a statement from the council.
Story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-kathy-lambert-stripped-of-leadership-roles-controversial-mailer/281-44469f53-01aa-46e1-b30b-919af001d98e
published: 13 Oct 2021
Leicestershire County Council
How Leicestershire County Council is dealing with potholes. Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport gives the lowdown on what the work entails.
published: 28 Mar 2018
Local Government That Works: The Council-Manager Form of Government
This two-minute, animated “explainer” video is designed to educate the general public about the benefits of the council-manager structure and the management professionals who oversee the day-to-day operations of our communities.
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ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12, 000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, ...
published: 18 Jun 2019
Natalie Pinkney For Salt Lake County Council
published: 30 May 2024
County Council Regular Meeting - 19 June 2024
County Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 19 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, County Court House and Available on the County of Lennox and Addington YouTube Channel
https://lennoxandaddington.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=805
Meet a married couple facing an empty nest as their oldest child embarks on a new chapter with their partner. With an extra room now available, they are conside...
Meet a married couple facing an empty nest as their oldest child embarks on a new chapter with their partner. With an extra room now available, they are considering the possibility of opening their home to a child in need. As winter arrives, this couple reflects on the warmth and love they can offer.
Meet a married couple facing an empty nest as their oldest child embarks on a new chapter with their partner. With an extra room now available, they are considering the possibility of opening their home to a child in need. As winter arrives, this couple reflects on the warmth and love they can offer.
The King County Council voted Tuesday to remove Councilmember Kathy Lambert from leadership roles after fallout from a controversial flyer she sent to her const...
The King County Council voted Tuesday to remove Councilmember Kathy Lambert from leadership roles after fallout from a controversial flyer she sent to her constituents earlier this month that was deemed racist.
The council voted 9-0 to approve the motion, which was a late addition to the council's agenda by Council Chair Claudia Balducci. The motion removes Lambert from leadership positions within the council, and also removes her from all assignments where she represents the council on external boards and committees, according to a statement from the council.
Story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-kathy-lambert-stripped-of-leadership-roles-controversial-mailer/281-44469f53-01aa-46e1-b30b-919af001d98e
The King County Council voted Tuesday to remove Councilmember Kathy Lambert from leadership roles after fallout from a controversial flyer she sent to her constituents earlier this month that was deemed racist.
The council voted 9-0 to approve the motion, which was a late addition to the council's agenda by Council Chair Claudia Balducci. The motion removes Lambert from leadership positions within the council, and also removes her from all assignments where she represents the council on external boards and committees, according to a statement from the council.
Story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-kathy-lambert-stripped-of-leadership-roles-controversial-mailer/281-44469f53-01aa-46e1-b30b-919af001d98e
How Leicestershire County Council is dealing with potholes. Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport gives the lowdown on what the work entails....
How Leicestershire County Council is dealing with potholes. Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport gives the lowdown on what the work entails.
How Leicestershire County Council is dealing with potholes. Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport gives the lowdown on what the work entails.
This two-minute, animated “explainer” video is designed to educate the general public about the benefits of the council-manager structure and the management pro...
This two-minute, animated “explainer” video is designed to educate the general public about the benefits of the council-manager structure and the management professionals who oversee the day-to-day operations of our communities.
About ICMA
ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12, 000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
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This two-minute, animated “explainer” video is designed to educate the general public about the benefits of the council-manager structure and the management professionals who oversee the day-to-day operations of our communities.
About ICMA
ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12, 000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
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County Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 19 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, County Court House and Available on the County of Lennox and Addington YouT...
County Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 19 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, County Court House and Available on the County of Lennox and Addington YouTube Channel
https://lennoxandaddington.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=805
County Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 19 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, County Court House and Available on the County of Lennox and Addington YouTube Channel
https://lennoxandaddington.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=805
Meet a married couple facing an empty nest as their oldest child embarks on a new chapter with their partner. With an extra room now available, they are considering the possibility of opening their home to a child in need. As winter arrives, this couple reflects on the warmth and love they can offer.
The King County Council voted Tuesday to remove Councilmember Kathy Lambert from leadership roles after fallout from a controversial flyer she sent to her constituents earlier this month that was deemed racist.
The council voted 9-0 to approve the motion, which was a late addition to the council's agenda by Council Chair Claudia Balducci. The motion removes Lambert from leadership positions within the council, and also removes her from all assignments where she represents the council on external boards and committees, according to a statement from the council.
Story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-council-kathy-lambert-stripped-of-leadership-roles-controversial-mailer/281-44469f53-01aa-46e1-b30b-919af001d98e
How Leicestershire County Council is dealing with potholes. Blake Pain, cabinet member for environment and transport gives the lowdown on what the work entails.
This two-minute, animated “explainer” video is designed to educate the general public about the benefits of the council-manager structure and the management professionals who oversee the day-to-day operations of our communities.
About ICMA
ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12, 000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.org
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County Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, June 19 2024 at 6:30 PM
Council Chamber, County Court House and Available on the County of Lennox and Addington YouTube Channel
https://lennoxandaddington.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=805
When councillors are elected they represent one of England's major political parties or are "independent". The Conservative Party currently have the highest number of councillors in the chamber. As such, the leader of the cabinet (effective head of the chamber) also represents the Conservative Party and can choose the cabinet members from the Conservative Party as well. The Liberal Democrats have the second highest number of councillors and the final councillor is an independent.
Responsibilities for services
Dorset County Council's responsibilities include schools, social care for the elderly and vulnerable, road maintenance, libraries and trading standards.
The county council's area is also administered by six smaller authorities that have their own district or borough councils. The responsibilities of these councils include local planning, council housing, refuse collection, sports and leisure facilities, and street cleaning. The district areas are further divided into civil parishes, which have "parish councils" or "town councils"; the latter of which often use a town hall. Typical activities undertaken by a parish council include maintaining allotments, footpaths, playing fields and the local community or village hall. On some matters, the county council share responsibilities with the district and parish councils. These include economic development and regeneration, emergency planning, tourism promotion and coastal protection.
STRIDEDorset will work in collaboration with Dorset Council and existing business groups to deliver benefits for SMEs and start-ups ... Cllr Richard Biggs, Dorset Council’s deputy, said.
... traveller site next to his Dorset farmhouse after his local town council approved the plans despite his objection ... Dorset CountyCouncil is set to consider Mr Langton’s planning application next month.
“DorsetCouncil has an important role to play in driving our county towards net zero, so these make a great alternative to using the car by making light work of cycling, whether for commuting or leisure.”.
Because his business address sat just inside Dorset’s border with Hampshire, his case began with a complaint to Dorset county council’s team of trading standards officers, whose department oversees a ...
Meanwhile the Liberal Democrats took control of Dorset council and headed the popular vote share in a number of parliamentary constituencies in Surrey and the home counties, held by Tory big beasts.
DorsetCouncil is now defending against a fresh legal challenge, arguing its ... “The entirety of Portland Harbour is within the county of Dorset and therefore within the council’s planning authority”.
KentCountyCouncil and Folkestone and HytheDistrict Council have been working to investigate the issue and make the road safe since the initial incident ... A spokesman for the county council said.
DorsetCouncil is ...FollowingLocal Government Reorganisation in 2019, the unitary authorities of Dorset Council and BCP Council were created to replace the county’s former district and borough councils.
Instead, some are dividing it up between all precepting authorities including parish, town and county councils and local police and crime commissioners. DorsetCouncil appears to have gone further, ...
The new tax on dwellings being used as holiday homes is set to bring in millions of pounds for county councils and unitary authorities ...DorsetCouncil deputy leader Gary Suttle, who is in charge of the county's finances, told MailOnline.
CountyDurham... Check the County Council website here for more information on school closures.Buckinghamshire ... Check the county council website here for information on school closures across Derbyshire.Dorset.
The news comes after a migrant died on the Bibby Stockholm barge on Tuesday 13 December but DorsetCouncil has stressed that the scheme is not linked to, nor will it have an impact on the county's Home Office barge.