Public authorities

Found 492 public authorities in the category ‘Principal councils’

The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1570 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1258 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
615 requests.
This authority no longer exists As part of Local Government reorganisation, this body was replaced on 1 April 2023 [1, 2, 3], by the new C...
Defunct.
614 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
11 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
632 requests.
Local council for the area including the towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Monifieth and Montrose. Angus Council is the...
865 requests.
In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions...
270 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
71 requests.
Prior to 1 April 2015 this body was called Ards and North Down District Council and also known as North Down and Ards District Council. In Norther...
338 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
73 requests.
Owners of Oban airport The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public autho...
887 requests.
In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions...
304 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
58 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
1034 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
610 requests.
Ashford Borough Council is a local authority which provides services to residents in Ashford, Tenterden and a large network of surrounding villages....
777 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
409 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
521 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
68 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
52 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
69 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
2416 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1659 requests.
This authority no longer exists As part of Local Government reorganisation, this body was replaced on 1 April 2023 [1, 2, 3], by the new W...
Defunct.
580 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
810 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
606 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
626 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1732 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Bedford Borough Council became a unitary authority. The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have...
1277 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Central Bedfordshire Council became a unitary authority. Bedfordshire County Council, Mid Bedfordshire and South Bedfordshire Distri...
Defunct.
11 requests.
In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions...
775 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
7 requests.
The council for the London Borough of Bexley, also know as Bexley London Borough Council. The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all loc...
1941 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
4108 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
482 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1490 requests.
Also called Blackpool Council The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1619 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
934 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
7 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
577 requests.
Also called Bolton Council The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
2045 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
536 requests.
On 1st April 2019 this organisation merged with Christchurch and Poole Borough Council's, to form Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Defunct.
874 requests.
Also called BCP Council This organisation was formed on 1st April 2019 following the merger of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Borough Councils. It wholly owns BCP Futu...
750 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1224 requests.
This council is also known as "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council" and "Bradford Metropolitan District Council". Bradford City Council runs...
2195 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
573 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
545 requests.
We separately list First Wave Housing Limited, a company wholly owned by Brent Borough Council. The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not a...
2529 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
676 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1006 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Shropshire County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of North Shropshire, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Atcham, South Shrops...
Defunct.
10 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
5310 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
3712 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
483 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
518 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
564 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
615 requests.
This unitary authority replaced Aylesbury Vale District Council, Buckinghamshire County Council, Chiltern District Council, South Bucks District Counci...
809 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
1074 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
720 requests.
Also called Bury Council The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1658 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1020 requests.
Also called Calderdale Council The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1665 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
1053 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1872 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
2993 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
537 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
795 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Cornwall County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Penwith, Kerrier, Carrick, Restormel, Caradon, and North Cornwall...
Defunct.
7 requests.
Also known as City of Cardiff Council. Cardiff Council has been designated the Licensing Authority for the whole of Wales under the Housing (Wales) A...
1988 requests.
This authority no longer exists As part of Local Government reorganisation, this body was replaced on 1 April 2023 [1, 2, 3], by the new C...
Defunct.
593 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1255 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Cornwall County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Penwith, Kerrier, Carrick, Restormel, Caradon, and North Cornwall...
Defunct.
8 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
42 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
8 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
490 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
44 requests.
In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions...
284 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Central Bedfordshire Council became a unitary authority, replacing the former Bedfordshire County Council, and Mid Bedfordshire and S...
1545 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
1027 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
540 requests.
This body changed its name from Chelmsford Borough Council in June 2012. This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this t...
748 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
570 requests.
We at WhatDoTheyKnow have noticed that Cherwell District Council have been responding to requests for information by saying: "Please can we ask that yo...
588 requests.
On 1st April 2009, Chester City and Cheshire County Councils split their combined area and become two unitary authorities - Cheshire West and Chester,...
Defunct.
15 requests.
On 1st April 2009, Chester City and Cheshire County Councils split their combined area and become two unitary authorities - Cheshire West and Chester,...
1947 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
2117 requests.
On 1st April 2009, Chester City and Cheshire County Councils split their combined area and become two unitary authorities - Cheshire West and Chester,...
Defunct.
9 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
590 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Durham County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of the City of Durham, Easington, Sedgefield, Teesdale, Wear Valley, D...
Defunct.
6 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
528 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
296 requests.
This council has the functions of a district level council. Councils of this type are usually the primary planning authority and council tax billing au...
824 requests.
On 1st April 2019 this organisation merged with Bournemouth and Poole Borough Council's, to form Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Defunct.
253 requests.
Also called Edinburgh City Council See also LPFI Limited and LPFE Limited (together known as the LPF Group) which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the council involved in pension scheme...
2641 requests.
The UK has multiple tiers of local government and not all local authorities have responsibility for education. This public authority is one of around 2...
2142 requests.

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