Citizenship - Local Council

Time needed

1 to 2 hours.

Cost

None.

Numbers

Unit.

Description

Visit your local council offices. Through a council spokes-person discover the role of local government and the facilities provided.

Location

Your local council.

Transport

Private car or public transport.

Resources

None.

Contacts

Your local council office and/or Youth Development Officer.

Permission

None.

Training

Ask the Venturers for their thoughts on what a council does and does not provide. It may help them to formulate questions.

Problems

None known.

Precautions

None.

Comments

It may help if the Unit discusses what facilities and/or services the local council provides for youth, plus what they think should be provided.