local authority
Britishnoun
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It is the largest local authority in the UK and has long been a stronghold.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The BBC contacted every local authority in the North West, of which 10 did not respond and 11 were either "not aware" of fish fraud as an issue or did not have any ongoing investigations.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
In next week's elections, voters in Scotland and Wales will go to the polls to elect representatives in the national parliaments, while voters in England will elect councillors in around 5,000 local authority seats.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The local authority apologised and said arrangements were being made for a cattle-grid to stop the sheep escaping fields "as a matter of urgency".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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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