Services

Local authorities may provide charge points for electric cars at designated areas.

Local authorities may provide electronic speed signs to warn drivers if they have exceeded the speed limit.

Local authorities may provide financial support to residents' associations and community groups to help with the upkeep of estates.

Local authorities, together with the Office of Public Works, may undertake flood prevention works such as construction of embankments and flood barriers, monitoring of water levels, and repairs and replacement of culverts and bridges.

Local authorities may provide information and advice to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Local authorities may provide grants to home owners with disabilities to adapt their privately owned home to suit their needs.

Local authorities may provide grants to older people who own their own home for repairs or improvement works to make their privately owned home more suitable to their needs.

Local authorities may assist you in finding accommodation in the private market if you qualify for social housing. The local authority will pay the landlord and you will pay a rent contribution to the local authority.

Local authorities prepare housing strategies for people with disabilities. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.