n [ C + sing/pl v ]
( in Britain ) a group of people elected to form the local government of an area. Councils represent counties, towns, or parts of a large city. They make local laws and are responsible for roads, parks, cultural services, council houses , etc:
The neighbours made so much noise he complained to the council
➡ note at local government .
► councillor n
a person who is a member of a council.