local authority
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Right now, councillors in North Somerset, Bristol Airport's local authority, are reading an ambitious expansion plan.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The local authority celebrated a “great day for Peckham” when the verdict came out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Other big contributors to the annual CPI increase were electricity prices, local authority rates and payments, and construction of new housing, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Once a formal request is made, the mayor would need to agree with Brent Council - the local authority - whether dispensation can be granted to stage the fight.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The fellow was the local authority and besides had taken his money.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
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