But legal and governance experts say the council's advice was wrong.

Most Western countries say the council is the Libyan people's sole legitimate representative.

The residents say the council's decision is a small victory in a long battle.

They say the council stands in the way of democracy, social justice and individual freedoms.

Greystones area councillors say the council wants to house a travelling family in the cottage.

Diplomats say the council is divided on the issue.

Health experts say the council's move is dangerous.

Residents complained because they say the council was trying to bypass due process using emergency powers.

Opponents of Wellington Airport's billion-dollar expansion plans say the council needs to rein in the plans.

Ms Young said the council had become an unhappy place, lacking leadership.

But in response Bartley said the council's powers were limited by legislation.

Ms Lim said the council came and tested their water on Tuesday.

Security Council diplomats have said the council is divided on the issue.

Julie Maki of Whangarei said the council's plan was a brilliant idea.

Ms Harvie-Salter said the council called to apologise to her this morning.

Taylor said the council held a lot of data on the river.