City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council (Scottish Gaelic: Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann) is the local government authority covering the City of Edinburgh council area. Almost half of the council area is the area of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. With a population of 526,470 in mid-2019, it is the second most populous local authority area in Scotland.
The City of Edinburgh Council Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann | |
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Logo | |
| Type | |
| Type | Unitary authority |
| History | |
| Preceded by | City of Edinburgh District Council |
| Leadership | |
Lord Provost | Robert Aldridge, Liberal Democrat since 26 May 2022 |
Leader | Cammy Day, Labour since 26 May 2022 |
Andrew Kerr since 27 May 2015 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 63 |
Political groups | Administration (12)
Opposition (51)
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| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 5 May 2022 |
Next election | 6 May 2027 |
| Motto | |
| Nisi Dominus Frustra | |
| Meeting place | |
| City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ | |
| Website | |
| www | |
The council took on its current form in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, replacing the City of Edinburgh District Council of the Lothian region, which had been created in 1975. The history of local government in Edinburgh, however, stretches back much further. Around 1130, David I made the town a royal burgh and a burgh council, based at the Old Tolbooth is recorded continuously from the 14th century.
The council is currently based in Edinburgh City Chambers with a main office nearby at Waverley Court.