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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.

You must apply for licence to the local authority if you are a casual trader and you want to sell goods in a public place or designated trading area.

Local authorities publish a public register of councillor attendance at council meetings, committee meetings, training and conferences.

Local authorities publish annual statements to provide details of political donations councillors received during the previous year.

Local authorities may publish charters to outline their approach to internal audit, controls and risk management.

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

Local authorities publish reports to provide details of how they comply with the Public Spending Code to maintain proper standards and get value for money where public money is being spent or invested.

Local authorities maintain a public register which provides details of financial and other interests disclosed by councillors and relevant council employees to uphold standards of integrity, conduct and concern for the public interest.