Services

You can send a request to the local authority for access to environmental information such as air, noise and water quality reports, and policies and plans on environmental protection measures.

Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Local authorities may investigate complaints about air pollution.

Local authorities may prepare plans to manage air quality. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Local authorities may take action against those who carry out unauthorised burning of waste in backyards.

Local authorities may provide bring centres where you can recycle small household items such as glass, plastic, food and beverage cans and textiles.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.

Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.

Farmers must apply to the local authority for permission to burn green waste generated by agricultural activities.

Local authorities may run climate action initiatives as part of their commitment to climate action.