| 1 | My friend got onto the city council. | |
| 2 | The growth of the limited liability company and municipal business had important consequences. | |
| 3 | We've got the go-ahead from the council/The council have given (us) the go-ahead to start building. | |
| 4 | The residents in the neighbourhood all applauded the council's decision to close the small dye factory. | |
| 5 | Voters are also casting ballots to elect thousands of municipal candidates, including the mayors of some major cities. |