local authority
Britishnoun
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In February 2023, the local authority issued care proceedings on the basis that the girls were "beyond parental control" and conferred parental responsibility onto their birth parents.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Cesena, like most Italian clubs, rent their stadium and training facilities from the local authority, but Cole has innovated where he can.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The latest available one is for 2024 and suggests 44% of registered care services reported having staff vacancies, and that in nine of the 32 local authority areas, 50% or more services reported vacancies.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
An online tool has identified more than £84,800 in unclaimed benefits since it went live in January, a local authority has said.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The markets and fairs were finally in 1854 purchased by the local authority, and now belong to the corporation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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