Learn about councils
Councils are the bedrocks of our communities, with a wide range of responsibilities to look after our places today and for the future. But how do our municipal investments fit in to what they do?
Learn the basics in just a few minutes
Councils are complicated organisations, responsible for thousands of essential public services, and with tax-raising powers. So it is important to understand the type of organisation you are investing into - especially with conflicting media reports and negative headlines about the sector. Our quick audio explainers give you an overview of what you need to know.
Where councils get their money and where it goes
You might be wondering how local government takes in money — and what they spend it on. You may also have seen regular references in the media to councils on the verge of bankruptcy or going bust which, to an investor, is unsettling to say the least. But the picture for a potential investor is more reassuring than that, as we explore on our blog.
What can councils really do on the climate?
You might not realise that councils have the power to influence a massive amount - up to two-thirds - of UK carbon emissions. But how does this work, and what power do they really have to make a difference? We explored the details in a guest blog from Climate Emergency UK, authors of the Council Climate Scorecards.