Services

Local authorities may provide smoke alarms to vulnerable and older residents to install in their homes.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support economic, community and cultural development projects such as public area enhancement works, community playgrounds, and arts, culture and heritage projects.

Local authorities may acquire land or property for development through a compulsory purchase process.

Local authorities regulate the control of dangerous dogs and restricted breeds.

Local authorities prepare five year plans to outline their vision, policies and objectives for the local authority's long term direction. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Local authorities publish five year plans to outline their vision, policies and objectives for the local authority's long term direction.

Local authorities set up and support corporate policy groups to coordinate the work carried out by strategic policy committees and recommend agreed overall policy to the council.

Local authorities publish plans explaining their procurement rules and needs, and how suppliers can tender to supply goods and services to the local authority.

Local authorities may provide reports and information on corporate matters to government departments and other agencies.

Local authorities, together with other agencies, may provide houses to eligible people at lower rents than the private market.