Did you know we have a dedicated powers and duties tool?
Available to LG Inform Plus subscribers, it provides information on what current legislation gives English and Welsh councils the power to do and what it requires them to do in law. Advanced searching and filtering options make it easy to find specific powers and duties based on legislation, business function and keyword, and results are easily exported in commonly used formats.
Reference and research Function
Archives (448) Service
Archives are original documents produced by official bodies, societies and individuals that are no longer in current use. The council may provide a way for local residents and business to view their archives, often in a local library.
Computers and IT skills (442) Service
Details of locations, such as local libraries, where the public can access the internet, make use of equipment and receive instruction to improve their IT skills.
European Public Information Centre (EPIC) network (1061) Service
European Public Information Centres provides the general public with ready access to European Union information. Usually based within libraries they contain information on, and guides to, Europe and the European Union.
Library catalogues (439) Service
Provision of access to a library catalogue allowing library members to search the catalogue, check availability and reserve an item.
Library collections (1062) Service
Libraries have collections of local materials which are available for reference only with smaller collections available for loan.
Library information services (445) Service
The information service can search a wide range of library materials in response to user enquiries.
Online library resources (1063) Service
Public libraries in your area may subscribe to a number of online resources. All will be available in any library. Some may also available from home.
Special library collections (447) Service
Management of special collections which may be available on request from library users but are not generally kept on public display.