local authority
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As a result of the letter, there is a suggestion action was taken by the local authority to find out what was happening at St Monica's.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
In response, a safeguarding group made up of the club, the FA and the local authority decided to prevent Sullivan from having access to his own club's youth and women's teams.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The local authority was also awarded £10,000 in costs after Lowe was found guilty of contempt for failing to comply with the court's order following a trial at Nottingham County Court on 18 May.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
As part of its dealings with the firm, the local authority had been receiving complaints from councils around England about issues relating to labelling and meat content.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
That devolution to a local authority, or to local authorities, is the proper remedy for evils affecting Great Britain and Ireland, has been, for various reasons, admitted by responsible statesmen during the last fifty years.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
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