Some of their duties are supervising garbage services, controlling infectious disease and inspecting shops, restaurants, etc for health and safety. Local Government Planners ensure that building and other developments occurs in an orderly way. They prepare plans setting out what activities can take place where. Building Surveyors approve building applications and check construction work to make sure that building rules are followed. They also manage senior citizens centres and meals on wheels services.
Some councils employ youth officers , recreation officers and community liaison officers.
Most Councils run public libraries, which are staffed by librarians. Sometimes a group of councils share a library. Not all the people working for the Council work at the town hall or the Council Chambers. There are many more people who work out in the community, like garbage collectors, gardeners and road workers. Your local council controls and regulates how most land is used in the area.