Singular "Council"
* When "council" refers to a single body or group as a unit, it takes a singular verb.
* Example: "The city council is meeting tonight."
Plural "Councils"
* When "councils" refers to multiple groups, it takes a plural verb.
* Example: "The student councils from different schools are meeting to discuss their plans."
Important Note: "Council" can also be used as a noun that refers to a group of people acting in an advisory capacity. In this case, it's usually treated as singular, even if there are multiple people in the council.
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can help you determine if the verb should be singular or plural!