local authority
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Waste collection is virtually non-existent in Kinshasa, due to a chronic lack of local authority funding.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
But John Mussington, the chairperson of Barbuda Council, the local authority, argues that this "community" was only made possible by flouting the 2007 Land Act.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The local authority advised people not to be concerned about the "harmless" white webbing seen in trees in Belle Isle Park, Exeter, caused by an infestation of caterpillars.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Glenn Gibbins was elected to represent the Hylton Castle ward on Sunderland City Council on Thursday when Reform took control of the local authority.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The compulsory provision by every local authority of adequate hospital accommodation for all diseases and accidents?
From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.
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