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Local authorities set up policy committees where elected councillors and representatives from social, economic, cultural, environmental, community and voluntary groups may advise on, develop and review council policy.

Local authorities may arrange to seize stray horses on public land and take them to an animal pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.

Local authorities may take action against drivers who park illegally, do not display a valid parking ticket, permit or motor tax disc, or do not pay required parking charges.

Local authorities advise suppliers and contractors working for them about invoicing procedures, tax compliance and payments.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to temporarily put a skip or mobile appliance in a parking place or erect hoarding or scaffolding on a public road.

Local authorities may run initiatives such as National Bike Week, Mobility Week, Car Free Day and the Pedometer Challenge to promote sustainable travel.

Developers or the majority of home owners can request the local authority to take charge of the roads and services within a housing estate.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit to use temporary signage to advertise events.

You must apply to the local authority if you want to temporarily close a road to facilitate building works, store materials, erect hoarding, fencing or scaffolding or place a crane or hoist on the road.