Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.
Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
Local authorities may provide support to groups of local residents and landowners for the restoration of non public local roads serving their properties. Residents and landowners must pay a community contribution to the restoration works.
Local authorities provide information and advice about local authority mortgages such as repayments, interest charges, account statements and insurance.