Health and Safety Management 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.
Housing Repairs and Maintenance Local authorities may carry out repairs and maintenance to local authority houses.
Long-term Leasing Local authorities may lease properties in good condition from property owners for long term social housing.
Part V Acquisition Local authorities may buy new houses from property developers for social and affordable housing under Part V of the planning laws.