Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council

Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income or benefits - this has replaced Council Tax Benefit

Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax

Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee

Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council

Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland

You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council

Arrange for the collection of garden waste by your council

How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire

Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent

Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council

The child sex offender disclosure scheme lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.

• Updated: 26 March 2013

A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements

A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - contact your local council to find out how to apply for a dropped kerb

Find out if you'll be charged for driving your vehicle in Greater London, which is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ)

Explore the local archives to help your research into family and local history at your local council

Apply for financial help to make your home suitable for a disabled person

Apply to rent a garage from the local council - there may be a waiting list

How the Equality Act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes mean for the public, businesses, and the public and voluntary sectors.

• Updated: 8 March 2013

The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime