Approved Housing Bodies Support Local authorities help Approved Housing Bodies to manage, buy, build or lease properties for social housing.
Burial Grounds Maintenance Community Grant Local authorities may provide financial support to community operated burial grounds for maintenance and upkeep.
Burials Register Local authorities maintain a public register of all burials in local authority burial grounds.
Compulsory Purchase Order Local authorities may acquire land or property for development through a compulsory purchase process.
Dog Fouling Control Local authorities monitor dog fouling in public areas and may take action against owners.
Exhumation Licence You must apply to the local authority for an exhumation licence to exhume the remains of a deceased person.
Grave Opening and Closing Local authorities may provide grave opening and closing services in local authority owned burial grounds.
Housing Needs Assessment Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.