Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support economic, community and cultural development projects such as public area enhancement works, community playgrounds, and arts, culture and heritage projects.
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 Community Development Committees may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to raise awareness of and improve health issues such as obesity, smoking, alcohol and drug misuse, increase public participation in physical activity and address health inequality.
Local authorities provide information and advice to suppliers who want to supply goods, services or works in line with public sector procurement guidelines.