local authority
Britishnoun
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Campaign group Save Britain's Heritage said the local authority ordered Halabi to carry out urgent repairs to its deteriorating roof in the notice.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The local authority said the measure would create a safer environment for families walking to school in the new academic year and provide reassurance to staff working alone.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
It advised the local authority to ensure that elected councillors play a "key role" in overseeing financial sustainability.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
You may be able to get a grant from your local authority if your income is below a certain threshold or you're receiving certain benefits.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Public Health and Housing Acts are administered by the local authority, which makes regulations for building and for laying out building land.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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