Health and Safety Management Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, manage public health and safety by regularly inspecting local authority buildings and work activities, investigating accidents and incidents and taking appropriate action.
Long-term Leasing Local authorities may lease properties in good condition from property owners for long term social housing.
Part V Acquisition Local authorities may buy new houses from property developers for social and affordable housing under Part V of the planning laws.
Stray Horse Control Local authorities may arrange to seize stray horses on public land and take them to an animal pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.
Zoonoses Monitoring Local authorities may test and monitor zoonoses such as bacteria, parasites and viruses which can transfer infectious diseases from animals to humans.