Information for Local Authorities

Local authorities must screen local legislation and administrative practices to ensure that unnecessary barriers to service provision are removed.

A copy of the presentation given to local authorities in Northern Ireland in February 2009 is attached below.

Services Directive - Presentation for NI Local Authorities

The guide below sets out the implications of the Directive for local authorities and explains how they can comply with its requirements.

European Services Directive - Guide for Local Authorities

Further information can be accessed at the BIS Services Directive implementation website by clicking the following link: BIS