Services

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.

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 may provide information and advice about archaeological finds, the protection of national, historic and recorded monuments, and the impact of development on or near archaeological sites.

Local authorities may provide information and advice about the conservation and protection of historic structures.

Local authorities prepare plans to protect, manage and promote local biodiversity. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Local authorities run initiatives to protect plants, animals and wildlife habitats as part of their biodiversity awareness activities.

Local authorities provide information and advice to the public about protecting habitats, planting wildlife meadows, developing and preserving ecosystems, and removing invasive species to protect local biodiversity.

Local authorities maintain a public register of building control activities such as Commencement Notices, 7-Day Notices, Certificates of Compliance on Completion, Disability Access Certificates and Fire Safety Certificates.

Local authorities regulate the design and construction of new buildings, altered buildings and buildings undergoing a change of use to ensure they comply with fire safety, accessibility, proper planning and building regulations.