Meanings of let councils in English

The budget gives Osborne an opportunity to let councils become housebuilders again.

All the government has to do is leave the system open and let councils come forward.

Agriculture Minister David Carter says the Government won't stand by and let councils shirk their responsibilities.

Everything you need to know about the chancellor's decision to let councils keep £26bn raised from business rates How big a change is this?

A union representing shop workers says a plan to let councils decide whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday puts staff in a difficult position.