Services

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 may mark significant historical events by hosting commemoration ceremonies or exhibitions, laying wreaths, holding prayer or memorial services, or planting trees.

Local authorities provide information and advice to business owners about the commercial rates they must pay, account balances, rate exemptions and transfers.

Occupiers of rateable commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels and licensed premises must pay commercial rates on their property to the local authority.