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 provide up to date information to the public about services, activities and events through various media channels including websites, social media platforms, radio, press releases, and alert services.
Local authorities may run economic development initiatives to facilitate and encourage economic and business development to improve the attractiveness of the local area as a place to invest.
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 authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.