Services

Laois County Council tenants must pay weekly rent to the Laois County Council for their property.

Local authorities may assist you in finding accommodation in the private market if you qualify for long term rent supplement and have a qualified housing need. The local authority will pay the landlord and you will pay a rent contribution to the local authority.

The Repair and Leasing Scheme is an opportunity to bring vacant houses or commercial properties back into use as homes for families and individuals on the social housing waiting list.

Local authorities publish guidelines for property owners about replacing lead pipes in their private water supply.

The Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) and the application of knowledge are critical drivers for the future success of Irish industry.

Local authorities may prepare guidelines for the design and building of new houses in housing estates.

Residents can apply to Laois County Council for a permit to park in designated parking areas near their home.

The resource kit is a series of four lesson plans with an associated video series. The lesson plans are suitable for primary schools (2nd to 6th class).

Laois County Council may prepare strategies for retail development. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Public libraries run a programme of themed seasonal events and activities as part of the National Right to Read Programme to promote literacy and reading development for people of all ages.

Laois County Council may provide and maintain ringbuoys along riverbanks, and on bridges, piers and beaches to promote water safety.

Laois Council Council monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.

Laois County Council monitor road conditions during severe weather to see if roads need sanding, gritting or removal of debris.

Laois County Council may attend emergencies on public roads such as road traffic accidents, oil spills, loose animals or fallen debris, walls or fences.

You must apply to Laois County Council if you want to open a section of public road, footpath or associated grass verge to carry out work.

Laois County Council provide information and advice to schools, groups and the public to promote road safety education and awareness.

Laois County Council run road safety initiatives to promote and raise awareness of safer road use.

Laois County Council may provide road safety materials such as high visibility vests, arm bands, reflectors, and cycle lights to the public.

Laois County Council provides and maintains road signs on local and regional roads.

Laois County Council repair and resurface public roads if the road surface is worn or damaged.