name: East Midlands Councils
notes: An alliance of local authorities in the East Midlands. "East Midlands Councils represents the interests of local councils to Government and national organisations.  We enable local councils to work together on key issues of common concern and support local councils with advice and services on employment, training and development, housing, health, transport and planning." This is an association of local councils. If you are requesting information from or about one individual council, it may be better to direct your request to the relevant body.
  
  Associations of local councils are organisations that represent and support local councils in the UK. They are made up of member councils and work to promote the interests of local government at the regional level. These associations usually play a role in advocating for the needs of local communities and providing resources and guidance to member councils.