council

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The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Carragher is also facing a council motion in which she is accused of having ignored or downplayed complaints about Linden.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That means the average council tax for a Band D property in England will increase to £2,392 a year, up £111 on last year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Talis was on the phone in a flash, hammering out a plan with the other council members.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega