Services

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 provide bring centres where you can recycle small household items such as glass, plastic, food and beverage cans and textiles.

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.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.

Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.

Farmers must apply to the local authority for permission to burn green waste generated by agricultural activities.

Local Enterprise Offices may run one to one business advice clinics to help those who are thinking about starting a business or who have an existing business and need advice to grow their business.