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You can comment on or object to the local authority's proposals to change the local property tax rate for residential properties.

Local authorities may lease properties in good condition from property owners for long term social housing.

Local authorities, together with other Principal Response Agencies, publish plans outlining their coordinated response to major emergencies such as floods, storms and hazardous substance incidents. A major emergency is any event which, usually with little or no warning, causes or threatens injury or death, serious disruption of essential services, or damage to property, the environment or infrastructure beyond the normal capabilities of the principal emergency services.

Local authorities may develop and manage websites to promote their areas as great places to live, work, visit, invest and study.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to erect a memorial plaque, tree or bench to honour a person, group of people or significant event.

Local authorities may set up and support forums (groups) to work with and give a voice to migrant communities working towards achieving social inclusion, integration and participation in the local authority's decision making process.

Local authorities enforce minimum standards to ensure that landlords keep privately rented properties in good condition.

Local authorities may provide grants to those who own their own home to buy and install grab rails, level access showers, access ramps and stair lifts.

Local authorities maintain a public record of historic monuments and places.

Local authorities may make a repayment arrangement with mortgage holders in arrears.