Compulsory Purchase Order Local authorities may acquire land or property for development through a compulsory purchase process.
Economic Monitors Local authorities may monitor economic performance indicators. These indicators include employment, enterprise, investment, housing, consumer behaviour and commercial property to benchmark their progress against local and national policy targets.
Group Water Scheme Monitoring Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in group water schemes.
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.
Private Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in private regulated water supplies.
Property Requests Local authorities may work with individuals and groups with interests in Council-owned properties.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Zoonoses Monitoring Local authorities may test and monitor zoonoses such as bacteria, parasites and viruses which can transfer infectious diseases from animals to humans.