(in England and Wales) a group of people elected to the local government of a county
Example:
- a member of Lancashire County Council
- The county council is/are voting on the proposals today.
(in England and Wales) the organization that provides services in a county, for example education, housing, etc.
Example:
- He works for the county council.
- Many county councils are now controlled by the Conservatives.
- The county council needs/need to improve this service.