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local government, noun

local government, nounThe administration of a particular county or district, with representatives elected by those who live there.

(Source: Oxford Languages)

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District councils

District councilsIn 2-tier areas, each county council area is subdivided into districts, for which there is an independent district council. There are 192 district councils. District councils are responsible for local services such as rubbish collection, housing and planning applications.

(Source: GOV.UK – Local Government Structure and Elections)

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Town and parish councils

Town and parish councilsThere are also approximately 9,000 town or parish councils in England. These operate at a level below district councils and unitary authorities. They are often responsible for smaller local services such as allotments, parks and community centres. They may provide other services with the agreement of the county or district council.

(Source: GOV.UK – Local Government Structure and Elections)

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councillor, noun.

councillor, noun.An elected member of a local government.

(Source: Cambridge English Dictionary)

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ego, noun.

ego,noun.A person"s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

(Source: Oxford English Dictionary)

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