Services

Local authorities may arrange pre application consultations for those considering applying for a waste facility permit.

You must request permission from the local authority if you want to surrender your waste facility permit.

Laois County Council regulates the operation of waste facilities.

Laois County Council may investigate complaints about waste pollution.

Local authorities regulate the proper disposal of waste tyres.

Laois County Council may investigate complaints about water pollution.

Local authorities provide reports and information on water to government departments and other agencies.

Laois County Council may provide information and advice about water safety.

Laois County Council, together with Irish Water Safety, may run lifesaver training courses, beach lifeguard academies, and safe swimming and boating campaigns to promote water safety on public beaches, lakes and waterways.

Local authorities collect water services data and give it to relevant agencies.

Laois County Counicl may provide financial support to private homeowners who do not have access to a public water supply or group water scheme to bore a new well, upgrade an existing well or install a treatment system.

Local authorities will prepare strategies for wind energy. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Laois County Council may accept applications from people who want to gain work experience including Transition Year students.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, provide youth arts facilities which offer programmes and activities including dance, singing, musical theatre and art.

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, run events and activities in theatre, music and film to encourage children and young people to take part in the arts.

Local authorities may test and monitor zoonoses such as bacteria, parasites and viruses which can transfer infectious diseases from animals to humans.