council
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"We were impressed with Dennis's commercial and public sector experience," said David Bick, the Reform leader of the council.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The council thus gave the county’s Planning Department broader discretion over the approval of data center proposals so as to “fast-track” their construction.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
A handful of townspeople now mutter about seceding from the local council area, echoing a widening harrumph of displeasure with the various layers of government in Britain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A businessman who won a reality television show is due to take on the £215,000 a year job as a council chief executive.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“And you, Fflewddur,” Taran cried, as the bard dismounted, “I’ve missed you. Do you know what the council is about? That’s why you’re here, isn’t it? And Doli, too?”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
In the past three years, more than 500 children have left to be educated at home, according to Cornwall and Devon county councils.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
And the Scottish government doesn't want to shake up councils north of the border.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He maintains this isn't about usurping existing councils, but rather giving them a "booster pack".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Littering fines have generated nearly £100,000 in revenue for councils across a county since the start of 2023, new figures have revealed.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In Meereen she had become a leader amongst the Yunkish freedmen, their voice in Dany’s councils.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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