Local Authority District
A Local Authority District describes the GEOGRAPHIC AREA for which a local government body is responsible.
Description
A Local Authority District is a GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
A Local Authority District describes the GEOGRAPHIC AREA for which a local government body is responsible.
A Local Authority District is a generic term used to cover:
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Unitary Authorities and Non-Metropolitan Districts in England
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Unitary Authorities in Wales
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Council Areas in Scotland and
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District Council Areas in Northern Ireland.
For further information on Local Authority Districts, see the Office for National Statistics website at: Glossary: H - N.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Local Authority Districts |
| Short name | LAD |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | ONS LOCAL GOVERNMENT GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE (LOCAL AUTHORITY DISTRICT) | references in description Local Authority District |