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.
Tree and Hedge Cutting Enforcement Local authorities may require landowners to cut trees, shrubs, hedges and other vegetation on their lands that interferes with the safe use of a public road or footpath. Local authorities may take action against landowners.