Sentence examples for big councils from inspiring English sources

Shiv Sena won control of Mumbai's two big councils in 1967 and 1973.

In the final phase of the reform, big councils and combined authorities would be given multi-year budgets to oversee affordable housing expenditure earmarked for their area.

Big councils where the Conservatives have a precarious grip on power include: Amber Valley (2 seats), Swindon (4 seats) and Winchester (5 seats).

There are dangers, he says, in having big councils.

Councillor Peter Jones said the council had joined six other big councils across the South East to form SE7.

Like many other big councils, it's having to find more cash for adult care and children's services to meet growing demand and legal obligations.

A big council estate.

Free babysitting and a big council house sealed the deal.

Next to a big council estate I stumble across the large red-brick Castle Youth Club.

The median salary for big council CEOs was £150,000, the Audit Commission found (page eight, paragraph 15).

Years ago I remember seeing a big council lorry come round, put a big pipe down the drain and suck all the muck out.