Services

Local authorities may run culture days, music performances, literary events and intercultural events to promote cultural awareness.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide music performances, exhibitions and tours in museums, galleries, libraries and other venues as part of national Culture Night.

Local authorities may provide reports and information on culture to government departments and other agencies.

Local authorities may take action against owners of unsafe buildings, walls or structures.

Local authorities maintain a public register of derelict sites.

Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.

Local authorities prepare development plans for land use and development management. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

You must apply to the local authority for a certificate if you construct a new building, carry out alterations or change the use of a specified existing building. This confirms that a building complies with disability access requirements before it is occupied or used.

Local authorities may provide information and advice on local film locations, crews, registering a location, permission to film, film trails and film history.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to erect hoarding on a public road.