Local authorities may provide financial support to community and heritage groups to carry out projects which help to conserve, promote and improve local heritage.
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.
Local authorities may provide financial support to owners of historic structures and buildings to conserve and improve them for the benefit of communities and the public.
You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to erect a memorial plaque, tree or bench to honour a person, group of people or significant event.
Local authorities publish annual plans to outline the actions they intend to take to meet their commitments to deliver high-quality and efficient services.