Local authorities may set up and support older people's Local authorities to represent the views of older people, promote inclusion of older people in communities, prevent age related isolation and loneliness, and promote fitness and active ageing.
Local authorities may provide financial support to property owners to repair vacant properties. The property is repaired and leased to the local authority at a reduced cost.
Local authorities set up policy committees where elected councillors and representatives from social, economic, cultural, environmental, community and voluntary groups may advise on, develop and review council policy.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to small businesses to help them trade online, develop their websites and develop digital marketing strategies.
You can notify a local authority about issues with vacant private homes and vacant local authority homes.
You can apply for a Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant