local authority

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Of the 20 responses received, three local authorities said more than 85% of chicken served in school meals in their areas was sourced from countries outside the EU such as Thailand and China.

From BBC

The mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing from her home in Arizona and local authorities say they suspect foul play.

From Los Angeles Times

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that the department was "supporting the family of a British woman who died in Spain and we are in contact with the local authorities".

From BBC

A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British national reported missing in Morocco and are in contact with the local authorities."

From BBC

In the south-western city of Ahvaz, at least four people were killed in another explosion, with local authorities again blaming a gas leak, according to Iran's Tehran Times.

From BBC