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Appeal a decision on a householder planning application by your local planning authority - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
Contact your council to find out whether they offer a garden maintenance service for elderly or disabled council tenants
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
Apply to adopt a child through your local council if you are 21 or over and can offer a stable home to a child
The Youth Opportunities Fund provides money for young people to use on activities and projects - apply to your local council
Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport
Councils carry out consultations to help plan, manage and deliver services. Have your say about local issues by responding to consultations run by your council
Contact your local council to find out what support and help is available at day care centres for disabled people
Appeal against a planning enforcement notice. How to apply, who can apply, claim costs, how long it takes
If you're a council tenant you may be able to make an insurance claim against the council for any damage they are responsible for
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give help and support - contact your council to find out more
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
Online Centres Network offers free internet access, computer training courses for beginners and advice getting online - often free, or at low cost
Appeal a decision about a lawful development certificate - how to appeal if you think your development is now lawful, what documents to supply, what happens after you appeal
Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision.
Appeal a decision on a listed building consent application by your local planning authority - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
Appeal against a high hedges decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
A guide to organising a street party - telling your council, closing roads, getting insurance and licences
Ask for underused or vacant property owned by the government, agencies, local councils or local public bodies to be sold - Right to Contest.
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