(UK, Ireland) Living in a council house

(UK, Ireland) A house built and operated by local town councils, usually of relatively low price and lived in by the working class

plural of council house

(Ireland, historical) An ad-hoc regional assembly summoned by the chief governor of Ireland, comprising members of the privy council supplemented by members representing localities within the relevant region.

plural of council of war

A committee of high-ranking military officers convened to consult on urgent matters in wartime. / A meeting convened to address a crisis or to make a plan of attack.

plural of afforced council

a central legislative group or assembly in certain governments. / a central executive council in certain governments.

plural of town council

(UK) A body of people elected to manage the affairs of a local government district with borough status, metropolitan borough or London borough; e.g. Spelthorne Borough Council.