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Council and democracy

In some parts of the country eg London, there is just one tier of local government providing all functions, known as a ‘unitary authority’.
St Albans City and District is in a part of England that has 3 tiers of local government:

(Hertfordshire County Council)
District councils (St Albans City and District Council - this council)
Parish councils (9 in this district)

St Albans City & District council – this council

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Council Tax collections	business licensing
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