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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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In previous interviews, she said she learned late last year that a city official had given a presentation to council members that depicted her online activity as problematic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Gregory Jones KC, for Vale of Glamorgan council, called the proposal "a logical rounding off of Llantwit Major rather than an intrusion into untouched landscape".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“When voters are frustrated, they often say: ‘The system’s not working, the only one working for me is my council member,’” Guerra said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Cyngor Gwynedd was the first council to introduce a requirement for planning permission to turn a property into a second home or holiday let, but this was quashed by the High Court.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Were talking about the student council meeting after school,” Caroline explains.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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