City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Preceded by | City of Edinburgh District Council |
| Leadership | |
Jane Meagher since 19 December 2024 | |
Paul Lawrence since 17 June 2024 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 63 councillors |
Political groups | Administration (10)
Confidence and supply (23)
Other parties (30)
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| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 5 May 2022 |
Next election | 6 May 2027 |
| Motto | |
| Nisi Dominus Frustra | |
| Meeting place | |
| Edinburgh City Chambers | |
| Website | |
| www | |
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 built-up area of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. With a population of 514,990 in 2022, it is the second most populous local authority area in Scotland.
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.