In Worcestershire there are 3 tiers of Councils in Local Government

Worcestershire County Council, they deal with issues such as child and adult social care, highways, education and waste disposal

The District/City or Borough Council is the second tier of Council and they deal with issues such as Household waste collection, housing and planning

The first tier of loal government are Town and Parish Councils. Who have wide ranging powers to better the place you live, such as putting on events, hanging baskets and planters, taking care of community building and play areas.