Local government in the United Kingdom

Local government in the United Kingdom has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom itself, as each of the four countries of the United Kingdom has its own separate system. For details, see:


 * Local government in England
 * Local government in Northern Ireland
 * Local government in Scotland
 * Local government in Wales

For the history of local government in each country, see:


 * History of local government in England
 * History of local government in Northern Ireland
 * History of local government in Scotland
 * History of local government in Wales

For local government entities in each country, see
 * Category:Local authorities of England
 * Category:Local authorities of Northern Ireland
 * Category:Local authorities of Scotland
 * Category:Local authorities of Wales