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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 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 publish annual reports giving details of their activities, achievements and performance across each service area.

Local authorities publish byelaws which outline the rules that apply to cemeteries, parking, speed limits, casual trading, the control of dogs and horses, and other service areas.

Local authorities publish monthly and quarterly updates from their chief executives on activities, progress and statistics in each local authority service area.

Local authorities provide up to date information to the public about services, activities and events through various media channels including websites, social media platforms, radio, press releases, and alert services.

Local authorities publish five year plans to outline their vision, policies and objectives for the local authority's long term direction.

Local authorities publish plans explaining their procurement rules and needs, and how suppliers can tender to supply goods and services to the local authority.