Local authorities may run initiatives to support accessible and inclusive services for older people in housing, transport, social participation and inclusion, communication and information, community safety and health and wellbeing.
Local authorities may run initiatives for older people to help them access and take part in the arts as artists, audience members, critics and arts workers.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run music, art and theatre programmes in schools to encourage students to take part in the arts and give them an opportunity to perform.
Local Enterprise Offices may run one to one business advice clinics to help those who are thinking about starting a business or who have an existing business and need advice to grow their business.
Local Enterprise Offices may run initiatives to support and promote business start-ups, expansion, promotion and training as part of their business development activities.
Local authorities may provide workspace, co-working desk space, conference and meeting facilities, and WiFi to those who want to work in a business environment.
Local authorities may provide information and advice to new or existing businesses on aspects of running a business such as starting up or expanding, commercial rates, planning and suitable locations and properties.