Services

Local authorities charge rent based on the income of a tenant. The rent amount may be reviewed during tenancy.

Local authority tenants must pay weekly rent to the local authority for their property.

Local authorities may provide financial support to property owners to repair vacant properties. The property is repaired and leased to the local authority at a reduced cost.

Local authorities may prepare strategies for retail development. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

You must apply to the local authority if you want to erect scaffolding on a public road.

You must apply for a licence to the local authority if you want to place a skip on a public road or footpath.

Local authorities may provide social housing to you if you qualify and cannot afford to rent or buy your own home.

You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.

Developers or the majority of home owners can request the local authority to take charge of the roads and services within a housing estate.

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