Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.
Local authorities may run economic development initiatives to facilitate and encourage economic and business development to improve the attractiveness of the local area as a place to invest.
Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.