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Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Local authorities may investigate complaints about air pollution.

Local authorities publish a public register of councillor attendance at council meetings, committee meetings, training and conferences.

Local authorities publish annual statements to provide details of political donations councillors received during the previous year.

Local authorities may publish charters to outline their approach to internal audit, controls and risk management.

Local authorities publish national codes of conduct for local authority employees and councillors to protect public confidence in local government.

Local authorities regulate the use of solvents by businesses.

Local authorities regulate emissions from fuel tankers, storage tanks and fuel pumps in petrol stations.

Local authorities publish reports to provide details of how they comply with the Public Spending Code to maintain proper standards and get value for money where public money is being spent or invested.

Local authorities maintain a public register which provides details of financial and other interests disclosed by councillors and relevant council employees to uphold standards of integrity, conduct and concern for the public interest.