local authority
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The number of cases range from one to up to 345 per local authority.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
"People might ask the question, why is a charity paying to put bins in, is that not the local authority?" he said.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Most of the families the BBC spoke to approached the Care Inspectorate and local authority social workers for help, but were told financial problems are not within either organisation's remit.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Self-funding residents have to pay most of their own care due to the amount of savings they have, rather than it being paid for by their local authority.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The fellow was the local authority and besides had taken his money.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
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