Local Democracy Quiz

If you are under 18 and live in Leicester, have a go at our quick quiz. You could win the chance to meet city council leader, Cllr Roger Blackmore and be guest of honour at a full council meeting!

To be in with a chance of winning, check out the following questions.  Email your answers to   kerry.dobb@leicester.gov.uk

Closing date 13th November.

QUESTIONS:

1.    Who is your local MP?

2.    In which local government area of Leicester (normally called a ward) do you live?

3.    Who are your local councillors?

4.    Approximately how many people do you think work for Leicester City Council (including schools)?

 (a)    20,000
 (b)    15,000
 (c)    10,000
 (d)      5,000

5.     Which of the following services are the responsibility of Leicester City Council?

 (a)    emptying wheelie bins
 (b)    street lighting
 (c)    operating buses
 (d)    maintaining local parks

6.    Leicester City Council is landlord to how many homes in the city?

 (a)    23,000
 (b)    12,000
 (c)      2,000

7.    How many kilometres of roads and streets does Leicester City Council have to maintain out of its highways budget?

8.    The local education authority is responsible for how many primary schools in Leicester?

 (a)    26
 (b)    66
 (c)    86

9.    Who is the current Lord Mayor of Leicester?

10.  Who is the current Leader of Leicester City Council?