Health and Safety Management Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, manage public health and safety by regularly inspecting local authority buildings and work activities, investigating accidents and incidents and taking appropriate action.
Private Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in private regulated water supplies.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Road Safety Education and Awareness Local authorities provide information and advice to schools, groups and the public to promote road safety education and awareness.
Road Safety Materials Local authorities may provide road safety materials such as high visibility vests, arm bands, reflectors and cycle lights to the public.
Septic Tank Information and Advice Local authorities may provide information and advice about septic tanks and waste water treatment systems.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the spreading of sewage sludge by farmers and land owners on their lands.
Stray Horse Control Local authorities may arrange to seize stray horses on public land and take them to an animal pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.
Water Pollution Complaint Reporting Local authorities may investigate complaints about water pollution.