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.