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Apply through your local council for short-term ('respite') care for your sick or disabled child to enable you to have a break from caring
Apply to adopt a child through your local council if you are 21 or over and can offer a stable home to a child
If a limited company owes you money, you can use Form SD1 (a ‘statutory demand’) to demand payment within 21 days.
Renew your library items like books and DVDs online through your local council website
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
Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
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
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
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) issue the VO6011 form to assess the rateable value of this type of non-domestic property.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) issue the VO6016 form to assess the rateable value of this type of non-domestic property.
Contact your local council to find out what support and help is available at day care centres for disabled people
The library catalogue allows you to search all the titles in a public library - many councils offer online access to their library catalogue
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
The Youth Opportunities Fund provides money for young people to use on activities and projects - apply to your local council
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give help and support - contact your council to find out more
Form D180: Concerning judgments in matrimonial matters.
How to apply for a stopping up order to close or divert a highway, including information on the documents you must provide.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) issue the VO6036 form to assess the rateable value of this type of non-domestic property.
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