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 provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support cultural, artistic and community development projects that improve the quality of life.
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.