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You must apply to a local authority for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.

Local authorities publish budgets outlining their spending priorities and commitments for each service area during the year.

Local authorities publish their financial results and financial position at the end of each year.

Local authorities may engage an artist to take up a residency for a specific time period to deliver their Artists in Residence Programme.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide training, development and mentorship to help professional artists develop their careers in the arts.

Local authorities may provide financial support to arts practitioners and amateur groups to support community projects that promote interest in the arts.

Local authorities may run initiatives for older people to help them access and take part in the arts as artists, audience members, critics and arts workers.

Local authorities may award a bursary to professional artists to help them develop their work and professional skills in their chosen artform.

Local authorities may provide arts centres which host a range of activities such as theatrical and musical performances, cinema screenings, exhibitions, craft fairs, and workshops across all artforms.

Local authorities may run artistic residencies, youth projects, and arts and wellbeing programmes to increase participation in, and appreciation of, all art forms.