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Local government in the United Kingdom is arranged into four different systems, with one each for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Each system has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom. More recently, responsibility for local government has become a devolved matter. For details see:

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

For the history, see:

• History of local government in the United Kingdom
  • History of local government in England
  • History of local government in Scotland
  • History of local government in Wales

See also:

• List of articles about local government in the United Kingdom