Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide training, development and mentorship to help professional artists develop their careers in the arts.
Local authorities may provide information and advice about the arts and arts events by publishing newsletters, distributing leaflets, publishing information on social media and websites, or sending email alerts.
Local authorities set up and support corporate policy groups to coordinate the work carried out by strategic policy committees and recommend agreed overall policy to the council.
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 assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.
Local authorities provide information and advice about local authority mortgages such as repayments, interest charges, account statements and insurance.