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:
- Unitary Authorities and Non-Metropolitan Districts in England
- Unitary Authorities in Wales
- Council Areas in Scotland and
- District Council Areas in Northern Ireland.
For further information on Local Authority Districts, see the Office for National Statistics website at: Glossary.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| shortname | LAD |
| plural | Local Authority Districts |
