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Nottingham City Council leader Jon Collins said: "This gift reinforces the very close bond we have forged with the city of Ningbo which is to the mutual benefit of both cities, our citizens and our business communities." (BBC News)

take action against someone or something - to begin activity against someone or something. The city council vowed to take action against the mayor. I will take action against the company for its negligence. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs)

A Southampton City Council spokesperson said: "A decision was made to withdraw consent for all large events that were due to take place on council land in the city between now and the end of October. (Daily Echo)

Birmingham city council, therefore, could lawfully dismiss their employees and even refuse to pay for services not provided. (Birmingham Live)