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• LAA - Local Area Agreement

  is a three year agreement, based on local Sustainable Community Strategies, that sets out the priorities for a local area
  
  

• Ladysmith, South Africa

  The links between Tameside and Ladysmith grew out of the significant role played by the Manchester Regiment during the siege of the town and its subsequent relief in 1900
  (Last updated: 27-Oct-2005)
  
  

• Ladysmith Shopping Centre

  The Ladysmith Shopping Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, for details of shops in the Arcades together with all shopping in Ashton
  
  

• Lamp Posts

  Frequently asked questions about street furniture
  (Last updated: 31-Oct-2007)
  
  

• Land Charges

  For details of local authority searches and land charges
  (Last updated: 28-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Land Development Sites

  See what planning approvals have been granted but which have not started. You may be able to find the site you are looking for by approaching an applicant
  
  

• Land for Sale

  For details of Council land and properties for sale and shops to let
  (Last updated: 19-Feb-2010)
  
  

• Land Ownership

  A computerised register of all council owned land and buildings (the Land Terrier) is maintained
  (Last updated: 20-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Land Surveys & Site Investigations

  A land survey will minimise the risks by providing accurate data on which to base your concept, design and construction work
  (Last updated: 17-Aug-2006)
  
  

• Landlords

  Frequently asked questions about housing benefit for landlords including an index of newsletters and payment schedules
  (Last updated: 21-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Language and Cultural Support

  The Equality, Multicultural and Access Team (EMAT) supports children who do not have English as their first language
  (Last updated: 06-Nov-2009)
  
  

• Laundry/Washing Providers

  Information for people who find it difficult to do their own laundry
  (Last updated: 22-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Leader of the Council

  The Executive Leader is the head of the Council's Cabinet.
  (Last updated: 22-Sep-2009)
  
  

• Leadership Team  359.03 KB

  Structure showing the Executive and Leadership Team of the Council
  (Last updated: 16-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Learning Centres

  Links to a map displaying the ICT learning centres in Tameside
  (Last updated: 14-Jul-2008)
  
  

• Learning Disabilities

  A range of services are available to help people with learning disabilities and their carers
  (Last updated: 09-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Leaving Care Team

  Help and advice for young people leaving care
  (Last updated: 25-Feb-2010)
  
  

• Leaving School

  Your choices in Tameside - Opportunities at 16
  (Last updated: 24-Sep-2009)
  
  

• Legal Information & Help

  Need advice about housing, benefits, debt or other legal matters? The Tameside Community Legal Service Partnership website contains a directory of advice providers
  
  

• Leisure

  Tourism, events, countryside, libraries and heritage, sports facilities etc.
  (Last updated: 26-Oct-2007)
  
  

• Leisure Centres

  Leisure Centres in Tameside are now managed by Tameside Sports Trust - for opening hours, range of facilities etc. offered at all the various locations
  
  

• Leisure Pass

  The Leisure Pass is being replaced with a new type of swipe card which is available to everyone using Tameside's sport and leisure facilities.
  
  

• Libraries

  Use our on-line library catalogue to search for books, make reservations or check your account
  (Last updated: 18-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Licences

  For a full list of licences, permits or registrations available and fees chargeable
  (Last updated: 05-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Life Events

  A series of pages based on Life Events - from birth to death
  (Last updated: 21-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Lifelong Learning

  Information and Communication Technology - The Council has an ICT Strategy to maximise the well-being of the people of Tameside
  (Last updated: 23-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Lighting

  Frequently asked questions
  (Last updated: 31-Oct-2007)
  
  

• Listed buildings

  In Tameside there are 300+ Listed Buildings of architectural or historic importance and 9 Conservation Areas.
  (Last updated: 25-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Litter and Litter Bins

  Use the on-line form to report a problem with a litter bin or to request a new one, or to report problems with litter or fly tipping.
  
  

• Litter: Reporting Offenders

  Use the on-line form to report offenders
  
  

• Living Abroad

  Information on travel and transport
  (Last updated: 25-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Local Agenda 21

  Published in March 1999, Tameside's Local Agenda 21 Action Plan (titled "A Quality of Life Strategy for Tameside") aims to involve the whole community in achieving sustainable development
  (Last updated: 17-Feb-2009)
  
  

• Local Area Agreement - LAA

  is a three year agreement, based on local Sustainable Community Strategies, that sets out the priorities for a local area
  
  

• Local Democracy

  Following public consultation changes have being made to the way Tameside Council is run
  (Last updated: 02-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Local Development Framework

  Provides the planning framework for the borough
  (Last updated: 27-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Local Government Ombudsman

  The ombudsman investigates complaints about local councils. The office is unbiased and independent and investigations are carried out in private. Mrs P A Thomas, Local Government Ombudsman, Beverley House, 17 Shipton Road, York, YO30 5FZ, 01904 663200
  
  

• Local Groups and Organisations

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database that holds details of Clubs, Groups and Organisations in Tameside.
  (Last updated: 18-Mar-2010)
  
  

• Local History

  Based at Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside Local Studies & Archives Centre can help you research your family history and has a wide range of information on local history
  (Last updated: 25-Sep-2009)
  
  

• Local History Groups and Organisations

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database.
  
  

• Local Public Service Agreements

  Tameside has become the first council in England to sign a second Local Public Service Agreement with the Government
  (Last updated: 23-Apr-2008)
  
  

• Local Safeguarding Children Board

  A designated multi-agency group sharing information and practice to help protect children
  (Last updated: 05-Jun-2009)
  
  

• Local Searches

  For details of local authority searches and land charges
  (Last updated: 28-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Local Strategic Partnership: Tameside Strategic Partnership

  More information regarding the Tameside Strategic Partnership
  
  

• Local Studies & Archives Centre

  Based at Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside Local Studies & Archives Centre can help you research your family history and has a wide range of information on local history
  (Last updated: 25-Sep-2009)
  
  

• Local Transport Plan

  A joint plan produced by the Greater Manchester Authorities designed to meet the area's future transport needs
  (Last updated: 21-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Lollipop Ladies/Men

  Tameside provides over 100 school crossing patrols throughout the Borough to ensure travel to and from school for local children is as safe as possible
  (Last updated: 25-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Long Term Care

  Information and advice for people needing long term care and their carers
  (Last updated: 21-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Longdendale

  Includes places of interest and facts about the town
  (Last updated: 21-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Longdendale Integrated Transport Strategy

  Following the decision of the Highways Agency to withdraw from promoting the Mottram to Tintwistle Bypass, Tameside Council has commenced the development of alternative proposals.
  (Last updated: 26-Feb-2010)
  
  

• Looked after Children

  Resources and guidance for all those involved with Looked After Children
  (Last updated: 17-Sep-2009)
  
  

• Lorry Parking

  There are three authorised long term parking locations in the Borough
  (Last updated: 17-Oct-2006)
  
  

• Lost or Stray Dogs

  Information if you suspect your dog has been collected by the Dog Warden
  (Last updated: 17-Feb-2010)
  
  

• Lottery/National Lottery : Lottery Funding

  For advice on applying for lottery funding
  (Last updated: 11-Nov-2008)
  
  

• Loxley House

  Day care centre for people with disabilities
  (Last updated: 23-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Luncheon Clubs

  There are a number of Luncheon Clubs throughout Tameside for older people over 60, organised by Tameside Adult Services
  (Last updated: 21-Oct-2008)