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Unitary authority - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (724 words) |
 | A unitary authority is a type of local authority, which has a single-tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. |
| Typically unitary authorities cover large towns or cities, which are large enough to be independent of county or regional administration. |
| In New Zealand a unitary authority is a territorial authority (district or city) which also performs the functions of a regional council. |
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| A unitary authority is a type of local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. |
| In the United Kingdom, "Unitary Authorities" are English or Welsh local authorities set up by the Local Government Act 1992 which form a single tier of local government, and are responsible for almost all local government functions within their areas. |
| In practice most unitary authorities in the UK are not entirely unitary, as they often run some services on a joint basis with other authorities, these typically include policing, fire services, and sometimes waste disposal and public transport. |
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