Ask Ukulhas
A plain-language assistant that answers only from published council records — permits, fees, minutes and plans.
Grounded AIIsland services online · running on schedule
The island that runs on clarity.
Ukulhas — a government you can read at a glance. Services, budgets and island data, published openly and kept current.
Population
1,100
Island area
23 ha
Grant funding utilised · latest reported year
99% of allocation
Guest houses
30
Waste recycled
82%
Do it online
Every council service, one clear path
The services residents and businesses request most — each with the responsible department, so nobody guesses who to ask.
Road permit
Permission to use island roads for works, deliveries or events.
Municipal Services
Business registration
Register a guest house, café or local enterprise with the council.
Economic Development
Land & property
Plot allocation, transfers and property record requests.
Land Registry
Waste & environment
Waste collection schedules, recycling and environmental reports.
Waste Management
Certificates & records
Residence, character and other council-issued documents.
Administration
Report an issue
Streetlights, drainage, public spaces — tell the council directly.
Public Works
Transparency
The island, in the open
Budgets, population and island indicators — each figure carrying its own source and update date.
Population
0
Census549 female · 551 male
Registered businesses
0
+6 this yeartourism, retail & services
Council meetings
0
Openminutes published
Service requests
0%
On trackresolved within target
Public finance — allocated vs spent
Source: Council finance reports
AllocatedSpent
Spending has tracked close to allocation every year — a sign of disciplined budgeting.
Island economy by sector
Source: Economic survey
Tourism · 46%Fisheries · 22%Commerce · 18%Public services · 9%Agriculture · 5%
Ukulhas by the numbers
23
hectares of land
1.1
km in length
30
guest houses
545
tourist rooms
2011
waste-managed since
2014
Green Leaf award
Figures on this page are illustrative for design. Before publication each will be wired to the council’s live metrics (CMS) and carry its own source and update date.
Digital government
Built to be clear, open and trusted
Technology here is not for show — it is for making the council easier to use and easier to hold to account.
Open data & records
Budgets, statistics and datasets are published with their source and update date — downloadable, not locked away.
TransparencyServices that remember you
Digital forms with clear steps, a responsible department on every request, and status you can follow.
Digital by defaultThe island
A small island with an outsized story
Ukulhas is known across the Maldives for community-led environmental care and locally owned tourism.
Interactive island map
A pioneer in waste management
Ukulhas built a systematic island-wide waste programme, separating and processing waste rather than burning or dumping it.
Since 2011Green Leaf recognition
The island’s environmental stewardship earned national recognition, becoming a reference point for community-led sustainability.
2014Tourism the island owns
Locally run guest houses keep tourism income on the island, supporting families and small businesses directly.
30+ guest housesNews & notices
What’s happening on the island
18
JUL
Finance
Draft annual budget summary open for public comment
The council invites residents to review the summary before it is finalised.
11
JUL
Environment
Recycling centre extends weekend collection hours
Residents can now drop off separated waste later on Fridays and Saturdays.
02
JUL
Notice
Road works permit applications now fully online
Apply, track and receive your permit without visiting the office.
Get in touch
Talk to the council
A question, a request or a concern — reach the council directly and know who is handling it.