Councils must keep safe and organised records of important cultural and historical information related to their work.

Councils can choose to promote their local area as a place to visit, using its culture, history, and attractions to bring in tourists.

Councils can choose to collect, look after, and share local heritage — this includes things like paintings, historic objects, old buildings, and community stories.

If asked by Bòrd na Gàidhlig (Scotland’s national Gaelic language body), councils must create and follow a Gaelic Language Plan.

Councils must make sure there are enough facilities available for people to engage in recreational, sporting, and cultural activities.

Councils must run and look after public libraries in their area.

Councils can choose to run museums and art galleries in their area.

Councils must make sure that everyone in their area has access to good library services.

Councils must set up a Safety Advisory Group (SAG) to help make sure that sports grounds and certain spectator stands are safe for the public.

Councils must make sure that everyone can access culture and leisure services fairly.

Councils have a responsibility to make sure that everyone in the community can take part in cultural activities regardless of their background, age, ability, or income.

Councils can help build vibrant, inclusive communities by supporting cultural projects that are led by local people.

Councils must provide access to recreational, sporting, and educational facilities for disabled people.

Councils must assist disabled people in accessing holidays and leisure activities.

Councils can promote and support tourism in their area to help attract visitors, improve local attractions, and work with businesses and tourism organisations.