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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.

Local authorities may sell a social house to the tenant living in the house.

Suppliers may submit tenders to supply goods, services or works to local authorities in line with public sector procurement guidelines.

Local authorities may support Tidy Towns groups through networking meetings, seminars, funding and environmental initiatives.

Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. Air pollution can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma.

Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by Government to plan and co-ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland.  The overall purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people through local and national interagency working. 

Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland, may provide financial support to business and community groups to support events and festivals in culture, food, sports and activity based tourism to attract visitors.