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4 unusual facts about Local government in the United Kingdom


Local government in Northampton

Northampton Borough Council is the borough council and non-metropolitan district responsible for local government in the large town of Northampton in England.

Local government in the United Kingdom

Local government in the United Kingdom has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom itself, as each of the four countries of the United Kingdom has its own separate system.

National Assembly for Wales

While in principle the Assembly has no tax-varying powers, it can influence the rate of Council Tax set by local authorities, which are part-funded by a grant from the Welsh government.

United Kingdom local elections, 2004

The councils of all the metropolitan boroughs in England and all the principal areas of Wales were all up for re-election, along with many other district and unitary authorities throughout England.


Administrative centre

In the United Kingdom it is the centre of a local authority which is distinct from a historic county with a county town.

Building management

External regulatory bodies include local councils, HEO, fire officers and so forth.

Duncan Hames

He moved to Holt in Wiltshire, and from 2003 to 2007 served as a member of West Wiltshire District Council.


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