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local authority

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noun

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

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She said local authorities should be held accountable for carer assessments.

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A host of local authorities in Scotland have increased council tax sharply.

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Applications can be made via local authorities and partner organisations, including housing associations and charities such as Citizens Advice.

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An online tool has identified more than £84,800 in unclaimed benefits since it went live in January, a local authority has said.

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

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