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• LAA - Local Area Agreement 

  A Local Area Agreement (LAA) 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: 08-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Ladysmith Shopping Centre 

  Information on all of the shops available in Ashton, including those in the Ladysmith Shopping Centre.
  
  

• Lamp Posts

  Frequently asked questions about street furniture.
  (Last updated: 03-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Land Charges

  For details of local authority searches and land charges.
  (Last updated: 25-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Land Development Sites

  See what planning approvals have been granted but which have not started.
  
  

• Land for Sale

  Information on the range of property, units and land for sale or to let by Tameside council.
  (Last updated: 06-May-2011)
  
  

• Land Ownership

  Information on land owned by Tameside council, and how enquiries can be made relating to Land ownership..
  (Last updated: 14-Jun-2011)
  
  

• 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 - Housing Benefit

  Frequently asked questions about housing benefit for landlords including a system for checking payment schedules.
  (Last updated: 23-Jun-2010)
  
  

• Language and Cultural Support

  The Equality, Multicultural and Access Team (EMAT) supports children whose first language is not English.
  (Last updated: 06-Nov-2009)
  
  

• Laundry/Washing Providers

  Information for people who find it difficult to do their own laundry.
  (Last updated: 23-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Leader of the Council

  The Executive Leader is the head of the Council's Cabinet.
  (Last updated: 24-May-2011)
  
  

• Leadership Team 424.31 KB

  Structure of the Executive Cabinet and Leadership Team of Tameside Council.
  (Last updated: 21-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Learning Centres

  Links to ICT training centres within the borough.
  (Last updated: 10-Feb-2011)
  
  

• Learning Disabilities

  Information on a range of services available to help people with learning disabilities and their carers.
  (Last updated: 30-Nov-2011)
  
  

  Learning Disability Partnership Board

  This was set up to make sure that lots of different people, organisations and agencies work together to make sure change is happening for people with Learning Disabilities in Tameside.
  (Last updated: 31-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Leaving Care Team

  Help and advice for young people leaving care.
  (Last updated: 31-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Legal Information & Help

  The Tameside Community Legal Service Partnership website has information about legal help and advice.
  
  

• Leisure

  Information about the various leisure services in Tameside including Countryside, Sports and Libraries.
  (Last updated: 15-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Leisure Centres 

  Information on the leisure centres, swimming pools and gym facilities offered by Tameside Sports Trust.
  
  

• Leisure Key

  The Leisure Key is a card that gives access and discount to a range of sport and recreational activities and services offered by Tameside Sports Trust.
  
  

• Libraries

  Use our on-line library catalogue to search for books, make reservations or check your account.
  (Last updated: 27-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Licensing

  For a full list of licences, permits or registrations available and fees chargeable.
  (Last updated: 08-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Life Events

  Information and advice about major life events, from birth to death.
  (Last updated: 29-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Lighting

  Frequently asked questions about street furniture and how to report a fault.
  (Last updated: 03-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Listed buildings

  Information about listed buildings in Tameside and about having a building entered onto the 'List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest'.
  (Last updated: 23-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Litter and Litter Bins

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

• Litter: Reporting Offenders

  Use the online form to report littering offenders.
  
  

• 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 

  A 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

  Information on the way Tameside Council is run and the structure of the Council.
  (Last updated: 22-Jun-2011)
  
  

• Local Development Framework

  The Local Development Framework is at the heart of the vision for Tameside. It provides a long-term plan for Tameside and contains policies for sustainable development across the Borough.
  (Last updated: 26-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Local Government Ombudsman 

  The ombudsman investigates complaints about local councils. The office is unbiased and independent and investigations are carried out in private.
  
  

• Local Groups and Organisations

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database that holds details of Clubs, Groups and Organisations in Tameside.
  
  

• 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: 16-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Local History Groups and Organisations

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database for Local History Groups and Organisations.
  
  

• Local Safeguarding Children Board

  A designated multi-agency group sharing information and practice to help protect children.
  
  

• Local Searches

  For details of local authority searches and land charges.
  (Last updated: 25-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Local Strategic Partnership: Tameside Strategic Partnership 

  Information about 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: 16-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Local Transport Plan

  A joint plan produced by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities designed to meet the area's future transport needs.
  (Last updated: 26-Oct-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: 15-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Long Term Care

  Information and advice for people needing long term care and their carers.
  (Last updated: 11-May-2011)
  
  

• Longdendale

  Information about places of interest and facts about Longdendale.
  (Last updated: 08-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Longdendale Integrated Transport Strategy

  Tameside Council has formally approved the development of an integrated transport strategy for the Longdendale area.
  (Last updated: 24-Jan-2011)
  
  

• Looked after Children

  Resources and guidance for all those involved with Looked After Children.
  (Last updated: 28-Jan-2011)
  
  

• Lorry Parking

  Information on authorised long term car parking locations for lorries in Tameside.
  (Last updated: 17-Oct-2006)
  
  

• Lost or Stray Dogs

  Information if you suspect your dog has been collected by the Dog Warden.
  (Last updated: 29-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Lottery/National Lottery: Lottery Funding

  Information about the National Lottery Funding available and how to apply.
  (Last updated: 10-May-2011)
  
  

• Loxley House

  Information about Loxley House, a day care centre for people with disabilities.
  (Last updated: 11-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Luncheon Clubs

  A place to go to have a 2 course meal Monday to Friday and socialise. There are a number of Luncheon Clubs throughout Tameside for older people over 60, organised by Tameside Adult Services.
  (Last updated: 12-Jul-2011)