Plastic Bag Levy Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate compliance by retailers with the plastic bag levy. Retailers must charge customers for plastic bags at the point of sale.
Private Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in private regulated water supplies.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Road Schemes Local authorities operate and manage projects to improve road networks such as road construction, restoration, reinstatement, realignment, resurfacing and safety improvements.
Septic Tank Information and Advice Local authorities may provide information and advice about septic tanks and waste water treatment systems.
Sewage Sludge Facilities Register Local authorities maintain a public register of sewage sludge facilities.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the spreading of sewage sludge by farmers and land owners on their lands.
Skip Placement Licence You must apply for a licence to the local authority if you want to place a skip on a public road or footpath.
Street Furniture Licence You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.