local authority

British

noun

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

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British nationals are currently advised to stay where they are and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as monitor the Foreign Office's travel advice, which officials expect to change rapidly.

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Lord Justice Bean agreed with the Upper Tribunal judge that the council should have maintained the plan as Theo was "ordinarily resident" in the local authority area.

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Two other local authorities could be set to make decisions on plaques in their areas.

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Council tax increases well above the rate of inflation are set to be confirmed by almost one third of local authorities across Scotland.

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He wants separate categories of planning use for holiday lets and second homes, which would allow local authorities to limit their numbers.

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