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unitary

[yoo-ni-ter-ee] / ˈyu nɪˌtɛr i /










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Essex is currently made up of 12 district and borough councils - and three county and unitary authorities - as part of a two-tier system of local government.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The five-council model conflicts with the proposal championed by Essex County Council, which had favoured setting up just three unitary councils.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Twenty-nine councils have had their elections postponed this year so they can focus on local government reorganisation, which will see fewer all purpose unitary authorities replace existing councils.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

"There will be more responsibilities as well – perhaps those unitary authorities don't wish to take on and town and parish councils could feel that void."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

He challenged the idea of a unitary state of South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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