district council

noun

, British.

1. the local ruling body of an urban or rural district.

Word History and Origins

Origin of district council¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

And recent figures from Derbyshire Dales District Council show there were 35,595 residential properties in the area in May 2024.

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A number of measures and restrictions have been suggested, including Derbyshire Dales District Council voting to increase council tax for people with second homes - but not holiday cottages.

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The district council has urged the new Labour administration to bring this legislation to the House of Commons.

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Fenland District Council member Paul Hicks said he thought it was "absolutely brilliant" to have another wonky tree.

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Six societies are taking part this year, according to Lewes District Council.

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