Services

Local authorities may prepare plans to protect local heritage. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Local authorities may run education programmes, commemorations, re-enactments and open days to raise awareness of, protect and preserve local heritage.

Local authorities may manage heritage buildings and sites to protect their historic, cultural and social importance and secure their long term future for the benefit of the community.

Local authorities manage closed local authority landfill sites in line with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.

Local authorities may provide financial support to owners of historic structures and buildings to conserve and improve them for the benefit of communities and the public.

Local authorities may provide information and advice to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Local authorities regulate domestic food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.

Local authorities may provide grants to home owners with disabilities to adapt their privately owned home to suit their needs.

Local authorities may provide grants to older people who own their own home for repairs or improvement works to make their privately owned home more suitable to their needs.

Local authorities may assist you in finding accommodation in the private market if you qualify for social housing. The local authority will pay the landlord and you will pay a rent contribution to the local authority.