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You must submit an off the road declaration to the local authority if you are not renewing your motor tax during the month it expires.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run an affordable music education programme for children and young people including participation in choirs and ensembles, as part of the national Music Generation initiative.

Local authorities coordinate the roll out of the Government's National Broadband Plan by working with telecommunications companies to deliver broadband services and encourage the take up of high speed connectivity.

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

Local authorities, together with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, run themed events during National Fire Safety Week. The events aim to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention in the home and community.

Local authorities may run events and activities including tours, recitals and re-enactments to celebrate and build awareness of Ireland's heritage and support its conservation, as part of National Heritage Week.

Local authorities may provide information and support about the National Spring Clean initiative to community and voluntary groups.

Local authorities prepare plans to address environmental noise. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Local authorities may investigate complaints about excessive noise.

Owners of private residential properties, which were not the owner's main residence during the years 2009 to 2013, must pay a charge on the property to the Non Principal Private Residence Bureau through the local authority.