metropolitan district

British

noun

any of the districts making up the metropolitan counties of England: since 1986 they have functioned as unitary authorities, forming the sole principal tier of local government. Each metropolitan district has an elected council responsible for education, social services, etc See also district

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About 1,650 seats will be contested on 14 county councils, eight unitary authorities, one metropolitan district and in the Isles of Scilly.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025

About 1,650 seats will be contested on 14 county councils, eight unitary authorities, one metropolitan district, and in the the Isles of Scilly.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025

About 9,200 seats were up for grabs in 279 metropolitan, district and unitary authorities across England, excluding London.

From BBC ● May 9, 2015

Then the fleet took its first 24-hr, rest on airfields in the metropolitan district, and that night occurred the first civilian scare of the three-week maneuvers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The bishop who presided in this metropolitan district was a stately personage, who moved in the best Society and belonged to the most exclusive clubs.

From The Metropolis by Sinclair, Upton

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