What does the cryptic crossword clue "Central move long formulated for councils and the like (5,10)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CENTRAL + MOVE + LONG = LOCALGOVERNMENT The answer is LOCALGOVERNMENT.

Central move long formulated for councils and the like (5,10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17414 | 6 Down | 2024-08-01 flower