local government 
noun [mass noun]
The administration of a particular county or district, with representatives elected by those who live there: local government has had its powers greatly curbed [as modifier]: local government elections [count noun]: the accounting reports of a local government...
- New Labour set up executive mayors to make local government even less accountable.
- This group will consult with a range of Governments, local governments, and community interests.
- These hold to account the executive councillors in the new form of cabinet local government.