Local authorities publish minutes of council and other public meetings to inform the public about council activities and serve as a record of official council business.
Archives Services may provide online services such as digitised archives, catalogues, presentations, papers, and educational, family and local history resources.
Local authorities may manage heritage buildings and sites to protect their historic, cultural and social importance and secure their long term future for the benefit of the community.
Local authorities set up and support networks to encourage registered community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental groups to take part in the council's decision-making and policy making processes, and to monitor local authority activities.
Local authorities publish annual plans to outline the actions they intend to take to meet their commitments to deliver high-quality and efficient services.