council area
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A handful of townspeople now mutter about seceding from the local council area, echoing a widening harrumph of displeasure with the various layers of government in Britain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Since 1950, Glasgow has produced more World Cup players than any other UK council area, topping a list dominated by major cities such as Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Manchester.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The average rates bill is now £1,239, having seen a 5% uplift in the regional rate paid by all households in Northern Ireland, alongside an uplift in the district rate set by each council area.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Use the tool, using data from property portal Zoopla, to see how the cost of privately rented homes has risen in your council area in England, Scotland and Wales.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
An FOI request published on the Perth and Kinross Council website revealed that two hotels in the council area were used to house 191 asylum seekers as of 14 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
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