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A Cabinet-style Council is a type of local government
Local government in the United Kingdom

The pattern of local government in England is complex, with the distribution of functions varying according to the local arrangements. Legislation concerning local government in England is decided by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and Government of the United Kingdom, because England does not have a devolved English parliament....
 which has been introduced in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
 for Local Councils
City council

A city council is a form of local government, usually covering a city or other urban area, such as a town. The system of government has roots back at least to the Roman Empire....
 following the introduction of the Local Government Act 2000
Local Government Act 2000

The Local Government Act 2000 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales....
.

It consists of the Leader and the Cabinet itself, which is usually formed by the majority party in the Borough
Borough

A borough is an administrative division of various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
. Each member of the Cabinet holds a separate portfolio, such as Culture, Economic Development, Education, etc. Also included are Committees, such as a Standards Committee, as well as a Scrutiny Committee.

The Leader and Cabinet are responsible for policies, plans and strategies, and for recommending them to the overall Council, which is of course convened as a whole, at regular council meetings.






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A Cabinet-style Council is a type of local government
Local government in the United Kingdom

The pattern of local government in England is complex, with the distribution of functions varying according to the local arrangements. Legislation concerning local government in England is decided by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and Government of the United Kingdom, because England does not have a devolved English parliament....
 which has been introduced in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
 for Local Councils
City council

A city council is a form of local government, usually covering a city or other urban area, such as a town. The system of government has roots back at least to the Roman Empire....
 following the introduction of the Local Government Act 2000
Local Government Act 2000

The Local Government Act 2000 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales....
.

It consists of the Leader and the Cabinet itself, which is usually formed by the majority party in the Borough
Borough

A borough is an administrative division of various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
. Each member of the Cabinet holds a separate portfolio, such as Culture, Economic Development, Education, etc. Also included are Committees, such as a Standards Committee, as well as a Scrutiny Committee.

The Leader and Cabinet are responsible for policies, plans and strategies, and for recommending them to the overall Council, which is of course convened as a whole, at regular council meetings. Ordinary Committees take decisions within the policies, etc., that have been approved by the Council. The Standards Committee ensures the standards of conduct are set and adhered to and the Overview and Scrutiny
Overview and Scrutiny

Overview and Scrutiny is a function of Local government in the United Kingdom in England and Wales. It was introduced by the Local Government Act 2000 which created separate executive and Overview and Scrutiny functions within councils....
 Committee holds the Cabinet to account for its decisions and is responsible that the democratic checks and balances are maintained.

See also: directly-elected mayors.