Services

Local authorities help Approved Housing Bodies to manage, buy, build or lease properties for social housing.

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 may engage an artist to take up a residency for a specific time period to deliver their Artists in Residence Programme.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide training, development and mentorship to help professional artists develop their careers in the arts.

Local authorities may provide financial support to arts practitioners and amateur groups to support community projects that promote interest in the arts.

Local authorities may run initiatives for older people to help them access and take part in the arts as artists, audience members, critics and arts workers.

Local authorities may award a bursary to professional artists to help them develop their work and professional skills in their chosen artform.

Local authorities may provide arts centres which host a range of activities such as theatrical and musical performances, cinema screenings, exhibitions, craft fairs, and workshops across all artforms.

Local authorities may run artistic residencies, youth projects, and arts and wellbeing programmes to increase participation in, and appreciation of, all art forms.