Local government in the United Kingdom has origins that pre-date the United Kingdom itself with each of the four countries of the United Kingdom having a separate system. In total, there are 434 local authorities in the UK: 354 in England, 26 in Northern Ireland, 32 in Scotland and 22 in Wales. 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