11.   However, some councils have had to modify their policies in this respect in view of the management problems on these estates.

12.   The council has no jurisdiction over these matters.

13.   The council have a very strict rule that homeless people are only allowed one offer of a council house.

14.   The councils have the power to attach terms and conditions to the provision of funds to any institution.

15.   The more it wants to limit spending, the less freedom local councils can have to raise their own revenue.

16.   His council had to perform miracles on a tiny budget.