Local authorities may provide financial support to owners of historic structures and buildings to conserve and improve them for the benefit of communities and the public.
Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.
Local authorities provide information and advice about local authority mortgages such as repayments, interest charges, account statements and insurance.
Local authorities set up policy committees where elected councillors and representatives from social, economic, cultural, environmental, community and voluntary groups may advise on, develop and review council policy.