councillor

American

[koun-suh-ler, -sler] / ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər /

noun

councilor.

councillor British

/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

a member of a council

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councillorship

noun

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Councillor Jane Elliott, the council's hub lead for community wellbeing, said: "We know that for many people, it does not take much for things to become difficult."

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Councillor Granelli's social media post was mocked by some online.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Councillor Kyle Genner, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and environment, said he was "delighted" the project had improved 11km of paths and planted 21,000 trees and shrubs at the Tina's Haven nature reserve in Horden.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Councillor Gareth Davies said surveys in other towns had found that introducing parking fees did not have a negative effect on businesses and tourists.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

On the second day after the ladies' return, the Councillor was sitting as usual with his cousin in the veranda-parlour.

From Fickle Fortune by Elisabeth Burstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

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