| 词汇 | example_english_town-council |
| 释义 | Examples of town councilThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. While members of their communities fought, argued and even died for their beliefs the towncouncil added arms to the mayoral chair. All six had their own civic authority and, by the late nineteenth century, their own towncouncil and town hall. Despite its mixed composition, the formation of the harbour committee provided a platform from which opposition to the towncouncil was very publicly voiced. Thereafter, they went from strength to strength until in 1876 they possessed an overall majority in the towncouncil. Commercial exchange took place in an open, colonnaded undercroft, and an upper chamber combined the functions of guildhall, towncouncil room and court of law. According to the representatives of the towncouncil the different rooms are described and measured in bays, from north to south. On the other hand, the leading members of the towncouncil received sumptuous motets at their wedding services. Only the towncouncil could guarantee urban stability. In reality, though, he remained a frustrated small-town police commissioner, blocked at every turn by a stubborn towncouncil. No towncouncil minutes have survived from 1560 to 1580, and consistory records are only available for 1595-8. It comprised a twenty-member towncouncil headed by a provost. It also shows that the composition and activity of the towncouncil was by no means a matter of indifference. Agents and institutions representing the neighbourhood, the towncouncil and the king competed with each other in the restoration of peace. Whereas in late medieval towns the burghers themselves were responsible for the settlement of conflicts, the towncouncil took over control in a long-ranging process. It was against this background that, in 1833, the towncouncil put forward a plan to introduce a piped water supply to the town, funded by compulsory assessment. The towncouncil was, above all, concerned that the parties which were formerly in conflict should have only 'kind and good' things to say about each other in the future. However, while the burghers themselves were for the most part responsible for the settlement of conflicts, in the late fifteenth century the towncouncil began to assert control. Given that, through a restricted franchise, local affairs were determined by a supposedly ' unpolitical ' bourgeoisie, it followed by implication that politics had little place inside the towncouncil. This was the position inherited from the medieval period and it meant that there was no real executive power in the town - with no lord mayor or towncouncil. Punishment of delinquents or the control of town life by officers of the towncouncil (such as the beadle), however, also played a minor but formative regulatory role. The towncouncil seems to have had only limited interest in general prevention via the threat of punishment - much more important was the 'normative guidance' of the subjects. The primary objective of the towncouncil was not to enforce social discipline on its subjects, but to restore peace inside the town walls and thus to ensure urban stability. The towncouncil accepted them; the district council accepted the situation. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Not only is the towncouncil trying again, but it is trying with a will. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But our towncouncil was not to be put off by that. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 People have prized the relationship between the parish or towncouncil and their local schools, and we want it to be preserved. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The timing of the work is a matter for the towncouncil and their consultants. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Last night it was to be a society and now the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If they are not men of light and leading in the town they will not be appointed by the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have read out the relevant part of the towncouncil resolution. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I understand that the towncouncil have not striped any crossings on the unclassified roads for which they are responsible. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil have indicated that if a need for more is demonstrated more will be ordered. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil has given reasonable publicity to the service. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 All the alternative premises suggested by the towncouncil were unsuitable because of size, construction, or position. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That means that if there are 100 members of a towncouncil, 51 must vote. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 At the beginning of the year the towncouncil had 191 houses under construction and also 48 houses in approved tenders but not yet started. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It may be that many of the applicant areas were too large or too dominant within the new district to have their own towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It now enjoys the rights and privileges of a towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The fine was not imposed on individual councillors but on the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That was a towncouncil which had resolved to obey the law. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil had passed the plan to put a certain number of people back beside the cathedral. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I understand that the towncouncil estimates that it will cost on average about £800 a house to rectify the damage caused by vandals. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil have adopted a certain policy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have proof beyond doubt, that my towncouncil has very much better services than the county council. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I have not been informed what decision the towncouncil have reached. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They started an agitation, which reached the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil has not refused to institute proceedings against owners of insanitary houses. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is quite impossible for a board of guardians or a towncouncil to practice charity with other people's money. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In the meantime the towncouncil are building on the sites available houses up to the capacity of the building resources available. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil of that day wanted the promise put into writing, but they could not get it in writing. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I propose to communicate with the towncouncil on the subject. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The county council is the authority in the county; the towncouncil is the authority in the town. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Such matters as the water rate are debated in the towncouncil and do not come before the county council. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Why should there be this legal jurisdiction upon a simple question which is regularly dealt with by the towncouncil? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil nearly believed it and thought that he would resign if he did not get it. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil is going to set up its committee to deal with the matter. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Why not say that the towncouncil shall be abolished? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I happened to be elected a member of a board of guardians and a towncouncil as a workman 33 years ago. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The argument against that is the argument that you must have a link with the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Again, it says "any committee of a county or towncouncil," so that an education committee will have a right to co-opt. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I take it that the term "towncouncil" includes both the towncouncil of a large burgh and that of a small burgh. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Is it desirable to make the towncouncil a party to this controversy? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Certain members of the towncouncil openly advocate deviation from by-laws. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I understand that the towncouncil is now considering tenders for supply of the equipment. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What is the use of a mandamus against a towncouncil? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Under the amended regulations can a dockyard employé stand for a towncouncil without getting special consent? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil just under a year ago put up nine plots of land for sale to people who wished to build their own houses. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 How does the towncouncil justify closing major access routes to the people whom it wants to attract? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil have in prospect two new sewerage schemes, which are needed for new houses. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is paid to the towncouncil of each small burgh and to each county council for the benefit of the landward area. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The shopkeepers and the towncouncil say so. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In my constituency the towncouncil have dealt with the matter. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Another point raised related to a towncouncil who had made application to be heard in connection with their housing problem. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil subsequently called for a public inquiry and for the closure of the plant. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Suppose the case of a towncouncil where two members retire and two persons are co-opted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have made representations to the towncouncil, but have not yet had a reply. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 According to the latest information submitted by the towncouncil, 308 new houses are required to replace unfit houses and to accommodate families now overcrowded. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It has a towncouncil of 22 members serving a population of 30,000 people. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 She says that it is a terrible rent and that she is going to the towncouncil to get them to start a complaint. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Why did the entire towncouncil express opposition to this closure? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil, which is the local authority responsible, discussed it. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A towncouncil may face a need for heavy expenditure on sewage or refuse disposal. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil have been elected by the people with the power of voting. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 When a project is passed by a towncouncil it does not immediately rush to borrow money. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He also acted for clients who were buying stuff from the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil has made many approaches to the county council for local autonomy in this matter but so far has been unsuccessful. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have towncouncil, district council and county council elections happening now. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A county council may delegate certain functions to the towncouncil of a small burgh on terms to be agreed upon. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The local authority will in the ordinary case be a county or towncouncil but in some cases such councils may combine. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I ask that question because a towncouncil by-election would not usually be permitted to occur on the same day as a general election. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I know the towncouncil are doing their best in that connection. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 During the last 13 years, the towncouncil have carried out many new housing schemes, including five slum improvement schemes, on land under their jurisdiction. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 More than 100 parish and towncouncil members turned up, and were enthusiastic, engaged, questioning and responsive. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are more than 15 parish councils and one major towncouncil in my constituency. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil earlier this month conveyed to me its protest against the recent revision of charges for welfare foods. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am informed that the towncouncil let 385 houses in the period referred to. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There were only two members from that towncouncil on the planning committee. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No recent communication has been received from the towncouncil. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The towncouncil concerned might have spent £10,000 or £15,000 in buying plant because of this arrangement. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. 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