district council

American

noun

British.

the local ruling body of an urban or rural district.

Etymology

Origin of district council

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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A similar system is already being used by South Cambridgeshire District Council which in the last 12 months has identified 1,000 additional claims for residents.

From BBC

South Derbyshire District Council spokesperson said the supplier of food waste collection vehicles was experiencing "exceptionally high demand", making it difficult to get hold of them.

From BBC

And East Hampshire District Council also confirmed availability of bin lorries was behind its delay, saying it did not yet have a date for when food waste collections would start.

From BBC

Contacted by AFP, the Lichtenberg district council would only say it is "coordinating with the city authorities and the foreign ministry".

From Barron's

The decision was taken "in close consultation" with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and Thanet District Council, the spokesperson said.

From BBC

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