Councils can support and promote economic development in their areas.

Councils can deliver Business Gateway as part of their efforts to support local businesses and grow the economy.

Councils can take part in Regional Economic Partnerships to help support economic growth across wider areas.

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

Councils can introduce a small charge on overnight stays in paid accommodation like hotels, B&Bs, and campsites.

Councils can lead or participate in Local Employability Partnerships to help people into work.

Councils can commission and deliver employability services to help people into work.

Councils can choose to support social enterprises and inclusive growth as part of their wider role in promoting community well-being.

Councils may be responsible for setting up and running the system that charges local businesses a Business Improvement District levy.

Councils can take actions to encourage businesses and investors to bring money, jobs, and resources into the local area.

Councils can secure funding for local economic development initiatives.

Councils can support important sectors in their area, such as tourism, technology, or manufacturing, to help the local economy grow.

Councils can promote employment opportunities for disabled people.

Councils must tell the public in advance about certain proposals or decisions that could affect them, and give people a fair chance to comment or object.

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