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Building Regulation in England covering electrical safety in dwellings.
You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.
Your local council is responsible for public drains - report a blockage.
Complain to your council if they have done something wrong, failed to provide a service or not followed correct procedures
When employers move, employees with mobility clauses, what happens with redundancies, compensation, disputes and company takeovers
Find out how to account for VAT on entertainment provided by your business.
Childcare for your children before and after school - after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, homework clubs, childminders
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Find your nearest library to access services such as book loans, CD rentals and internet access
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
The Public sector equality duty came in to force in April 2011.
Your local library offers many services like book loans, CD rental and internet access - contact your council for more information
Request a repair to a council property to your local council - urgent problems, Right to Repair, health, safety, security
Motorhomes and campervans - size limits and licences you need to drive in the UK
Many councils provide community alarm services to support independent living in your own home
Contact your council about funding and grants for your project - activities for young people, volunteer programmes, development of communal facilities
If you find a flooded road or street, report it to your local council
You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
More people suffering from cancer will get the unconditional help they need under new proposals.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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