Burial Grounds Maintenance Community Grant Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.
Burials Register Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.
Exhumation Licence You must apply to the local authority for an exhumation licence to exhume the remains of a deceased person.
Grave Opening and Closing Local authorities may provide grave opening and closing services in local authority owned burial grounds.
Local Elections Management Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
Long-term Leasing Local authorities may lease properties in good condition from property owners for long term social housing.
Minimum Standards in Rented Accommodation Enforcement Local authorities enforce minimum standards to ensure that landlords keep privately rented properties in good condition.
Part V Acquisition Local authorities may buy new houses from property developers for social and affordable housing under Part V of the planning laws.