Local authorities work with their service users to understand their needs, redesign services and develop ways to improve access to and deliver better local authority services.
Local authorities may run initiatives such as National Bike Week, Mobility Week, Car Free Day and the Pedometer Challenge to promote sustainable travel.
Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland, may provide financial support to business and community groups to support events and festivals in culture, food, sports and activity based tourism to attract visitors.
Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, may provide information and advice to tourists on locations, opening hours, pricing and directions to local attractions.
Local authorities publish guides in Irish, English and some European languages to explain how the Irish voting system works and how the public can to exercise their right to vote.