Council, Government and Democracy - Frequently Asked Questions
Questions:
- Am I registered on the Register of Electors for Herefordshire?
- As a Student should I register to vote at my home address or at my address at University/College?
- Can I have a postal vote / proxy vote application form?
- Can I register to vote during the year and if so can I have a registration to vote application form?
- Can members of the public attend Planning Committee meetings and are they allowed to speak?
- Can you give me the result of Local/Parliamentary elections?
- Do Council Taxpayers subsidise those who receive Council Tax Benefit?
- Do you have directions to Plough Lane?
- Does Herefordshire Council ever consult with Council Taxpayers over the levels of council tax increases?
- Does Herefordshire Council ever make savings to reduce Council Tax?
- How do I make a complaint?
- How is the Central Government grant calculated?
- How long do I have to appeal against the outcome of my complaint?
- How much funding does Herefordshire Council receive from Central Government?
- What are Community Forums?
- What does my Council Tax Bill consist of?
- What if I am still not satisfied and I have appealed at all levels of the complaints process?
- What if I still do not agree with the Council after my complaint and its handling have been investigated?
- What is a complaint?
- What is a compliment?
- What is not a complaint?
- What is the Cabinet and who are the Cabinet Members?
- What is the difference between Council Tax and Business Rates?
- What is the political composition of the Council?
- When are Community Forums held?
- When are the next local government elections to be held?
- Where can I find a copy of the Constitution?
- Where can I find out more about Council meetings, reports, minutes and dates of meetings?
- Who are Community Forums for?
- Who are the local Members of Parliament?
- Who are the Members of the European Parliament?
- Who is my local Councillor?
- Why do I have to pay so much Council Tax when I don’t use any of the services?
- Why does my Council Tax increase by more than the rate of inflation?
- Why doesn't the Council reduce costs to keep the council tax rise in line with inflation?
- Why have Council Tax percentage increases been so high?
- Will it make a difference if I complain?
Last Updated: 01 February 05,
Review Date: 20 September 2005