district council

American

noun

British.

the local ruling body of an urban or rural district.

Etymology

Origin of district council

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Paul Hodgkinson, Cotswold District Council councillor, said he was "shocked" by the Rendcombe closure and it will have "a big impact" on the area.

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Wealden District Council leader James Partridge said housing asylum seekers at Crowborough was the wrong decision.

From BBC

Racheal Millward, the deputy leader of Wealden District Council, said the Home Office had not engaged with the community or properly detailed the plans.

From BBC

Mid Ulster District Council said the responsibility for managing pests on private property "lies with the owner or occupier".

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Brandt, a former elected member of East Hampshire District Council, claimed he wanted to commiserate with her over her failed leadership bid.

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