Local government in the United Kingdom

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Local government in the United Kingdom has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom itself with each of the four countries of the United Kingdom having a separate system. In total, there are 434 local authorities in the UK: 354 in England, 26 in Northern Ireland, 32 in Scotland and 22 in Wales.[1] For details see:

For the history of local government in each country, see:

[edit] References

  1. ^ "2006 Carbon Dioxide emissions at Local Authority and Government Office Region level". Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 2008-09-18. http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2008/080918a.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-09. 

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Administrative geography of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom • Local government • History
England • Local government • History
Northern Ireland • Local government • History
Subdivisions: Counties • Districts
Scotland • Local government • History
Subdivisions: Sheriffdoms • Lieutenancy areas • Council areas • Community council areas (list)
Wales • Local government • History
Subdivisions: Preserved counties • Principal areas • Communities (list)
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