It provides a single tier of local government with responsibility for almost all local government functions within their area including local planning and building control, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets and fairs, refuse collection, recycling, cemeteries, crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism.
This single-tiered local government is responsible for a wide range of local functions, including planning, building control, roads, housing, environmental health, markets, waste management, cemeteries, crematoria, leisure facilities, parks, and tourism.