local authority
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"We'll continue to engage with the local authority on the restoration to ensure it is delivered to the standard promised," added Daniel Therkelsen from the campaign group.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
BBC Scotland News understands the council leader's estimated timescale is shared by other senior officials within the local authority.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The local authority confirmed that the investigation would take another eight weeks, during which people would not be allowed to return to their homes.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
James Kingett, from SRTRC, said the charity had also lost a significant number of local authority contracts after austerity measures saw many councils repurpose funding.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Bob had two doors, one opening out on a narrow lane, called Stye Alley, where poor people had kept pigs before my father and the local authority had made them clear off.
From Deep Moat Grange by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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