Public authorities
Found 492 public authorities in the category ‘Principal councils’
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.
Defunct.
592 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
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...
233 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
71 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
73 requests.
In Northern Ireland local councils do not have responsibility for social services, public housing, transport, education or a number of other functions...
253 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
58 requests.
Ashford Borough Council is a local authority which provides services to residents in Ashford, Tenterden and a large network of surrounding villages....
702 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
Defunct.
409 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
68 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
52 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
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...
1543 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.
Defunct.
555 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Central Bedfordshire Council became a unitary authority. Bedfordshire County Council, Mid Bedfordshire and South Bedfordshire Distri...
Defunct.
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...
711 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
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...
1809 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...
3834 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Northumberland County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Blyth Valley, Wansbeck, Castle Morpeth, Tynedale, Alnwick,...
Defunct.
Defunct.
7 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...
1927 requests.
On 1st April 2019 this organisation merged with Christchurch and Poole Borough Council's, to form Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Defunct.
Defunct.
874 requests.
This council is also known as "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council" and "Bradford Metropolitan District Council". Bradford City Council runs...
2017 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...
2371 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Shropshire County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of North Shropshire, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Atcham, South Shrops...
Defunct.
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...
1794 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
Defunct.
1074 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...
1541 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...
1546 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...
1750 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...
2768 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Cornwall County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Penwith, Kerrier, Carrick, Restormel, Caradon, and North Cornwall...
Defunct.
Defunct.
7 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.
Defunct.
571 requests.
On 1st April 2009 Cornwall County Council became a unitary authority. The councils of Penwith, Kerrier, Carrick, Restormel, Caradon, and North Cornwall...
Defunct.
Defunct.
8 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
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.
Defunct.
8 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
Defunct.
Defunct.
44 requests.
This body changed its name from Chelmsford Borough Council in June 2012.
676 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...
490 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.
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,...
Defunct.
Defunct.
9 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.
Defunct.
6 requests.
On 1st April 2020, this Council was replaced by a new unitary authority, Buckinghamshire Council.
Defunct.
Defunct.
296 requests.
On 1st April 2019 this organisation merged with Bournemouth and Poole Borough Council's, to form Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Defunct.
Defunct.
253 requests.
Also called City of London
See also: Common Council of the City of London
An older name for the City of London Corporation is: Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of...
967 requests.
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