Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.
Local authorities may provide grants to older people who own their own home for repairs or improvement works to make their privately owned home more suitable to their needs.
Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
Local authorities may provide grants to those who own their own home to buy and install grab rails, level access showers, access ramps and stair lifts.
You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.