local authority

British

noun

US equivalent: local government. the governing body of a county, district, etc

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Following this, the local authority unanimously passed a motion to look at ways of tackling obesity and supporting healthier lives.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

She went on to explain that the local authority that first gave planning permission for the fencing for the lions' enclosure did not realise it was for big cats.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Defra said it would continue to work with local authority waste networks and the wider industry, providing targeted support to help address outstanding issues.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Every local authority may also, for purposes of the act, purchase or take on lease, sell or exchange, any lands.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various

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