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NDC Services

Common services citizens can request through their Neighbourhood Democratic Council, including property compliance, complaints, drains, burial spot guidance and local certificates.

Neighbourhood Democratic Councils provide front-line local services for residents, property owners and community groups. This page summarises the most common NDC requests shared for the Ministry review and guides citizens to the right next step.

How it works

Follow these steps to complete this service correctly.

  1. 1

    Find the NDC responsible for your property, neighbourhood or community using the council directory.

  2. 2

    Choose the service you need: property compliance, complaint handling, drainage maintenance, burial spot guidance, house plan stamping, permission for family fun day activities, food handler certificate renewal, cash grant registration or Single Window guidance.

  3. 3

    Prepare your identification, property details, approval documents or supporting information before visiting or submitting a request.

  4. 4

    If the matter is a complaint or urgent community issue, use the online helpdesk so it can be logged and tracked.

What to bring

Have these ready to make your visit faster.

  • Valid identification
  • Property address, lot number or transport details where relevant
  • Approved house plan copies for NDC stamping where relevant
  • Any prior receipt, certificate, approval letter or reference number
  • Photos or exact location details for complaints, drains or maintenance matters

Common NDC services

Based on the MLGRD service note, these are the common citizen-facing services to display clearly.

  • Issue compliance letter for property
  • Address complaints and route follow-up
  • Maintenance of NDC drains
  • Issue burial spot guidance where burial grounds exist
  • House plan stamping after Single Window approval
  • Permission for Family Fun Day activities, conditions apply
  • Renewal of Food Handler Certificate through the EHO
  • Cash grant registration guidance
  • Single Window site guidance

Where to go

Your local Neighbourhood Democratic Council

Ministry contact

  • Ministry of Local Government & Regional Development
  • Contact your local NDC office or the Ministry, Fort Street, Georgetown, Guyana
  • +592-225-6088
  • pr@mlgrd.gov.gy
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