local authority
Britishnoun
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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
They added the 12‑month period during which Article 4 was in force in Gwynedd will be "crucial" as the local authority decides on its next steps.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"We'll continue to engage with the local authority on the restoration to ensure it is delivered to the standard promised," added Daniel Therkelsen from the campaign group.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
BBC Scotland News understands the council leader's estimated timescale is shared by other senior officials within the local authority.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
These acts were consolidated and amended by a statute of 1894, and the county council remain the local authority for the execution of that act in counties.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various
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