(in the United Kingdom) a district administered by a single tier of local government, esp those districts of England that became administratively independent of the county councils in 1996–98
Examples of 'unitary authority' in a sentence
unitary authority
According to my atlas, this unitary authority has a coastline of almost 3,000 miles.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
His background was in teaching and education management and for seven years he worked for the unitary authority in various roles at assistant director level.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This weekend the unitary authority refused to identify the highest-paid official, but the award followed the merger of six smaller councils.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Elections take place in 27 county councils and seven unitary authorities.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Unitary authorities - big town and city councils - suffered bus cuts of 24 per cent.
The Sun (2014)
Many of the least effective performers are relatively new unitary authorities outside the big cities.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This trend towards fewer, bigger authorities could continue after the present de-bate about unitary authorities covering larger areas.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Next month's local elections will cover 27 county councils and seven unitary authorities, most of which have recently beenrestructured.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Elections were held yesterday for twenty-seven county councils and seven unitary authorities, five of which are entirely new because of boundary changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Thursday's local elections will cover 27 county councils plus seven unitary authoritiesmany of which have been recently restructured.