local authority

noun

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

Example Sentences

The rising costs of Send support have forced local authorities into hundreds of millions of pounds of debt.

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Any adult can raise concerns about a child's wellbeing with the local authority, including if there's a worry a child is being harmed by parental beliefs.

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This will include workshops, industry events and performances from local artists and a choir of eight to 12 year olds across seven local authority areas.

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Benidorm's conservative local authorities are beginning the clampdown by reminding shop owners of the regulation and asking them to remove from their windows or entrances any items which might be deemed to violate it.

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Use the map below to see other local authorities' positions on the charge.

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