local authority
Britishnoun
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His mother Carley James said it was "disgusting" the school or local authority had not offered to fund replacement items, and has called for them to change their policy.
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The TRA report said a local authority safeguarding officer raised concerns about Mr Bennington with the college.
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It said there had been a lack of meaningful action from the local authority.
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That was partly due to the fact asylum seekers in Northern Ireland don't have to be dispersed among different local authorities like they do in the UK, reducing transport and administrative costs.
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Currently, library cards are issued by local authorities.
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