district council

noun

British.

1. the local ruling body of an urban or rural district.

Word History and Origins

Origin of district council¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

They also won three borough and district council ward by-elections.

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Meanwhile the Liberal Democrats also retained the seats they already held in the Caterham Valley division at SCC, as well as the wards of Meadvale and St John's at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Whyteleafe at Tandridge District Council.

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Jackie Brockway, Conservative leader of West Lindsey District Council, told the meeting she wanted more detail on the £1m funding before giving her support.

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On Thursday, North Norfolk District Council ended the long-running planning wrangle by approving the entertainment company's retrospective application for the work.

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It added: "Omaze has worked closely with North Norfolk District Council throughout this process to reach this positive conclusion."

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