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The City of Edinburgh Council

Following the re-organisation of local government in Scotland (April 1996), the City of Edinburgh Council replaced the former City of Edinburgh District Council and Lothian Regional Council. Under the new system of unitary local government, the City of Edinburgh Council assumes responsibility for a wide range of services including Economic Development, Education, Environmental Services, Housing, Planning, Property-related services, Recreation, Social Work and Transportation, as well as Police and Fire Services. Details of all services are published in a booklet 'An A-Z of Council Services', obtainable from libraries and council offices. Local elections were held in May 1999. The political composition of the Council is now:

Labour 31 seats
Conservative  13 seats
Liberal Democrat  13 seats
Scottish National  1 seat
Total  58 seats

The administration of the Council is Labour.
The City of Edinburgh Council has developed an overall vision for Edinburgh:
To secure the highest quality of life for all in the City of Edinburgh, through the provision of excellent public services, by being close to the community and through strong civic leadership.
To create a city where culture, the economy and the local environment can prosper and where all sections of the community can participate in, and be committed to, its success.
To develop Edinburgh further as a major European and international city, with pride in itself, its services and its unique character.

Source: City and Council Profile. Department of Strategic Policy.
The City of Edinburgh Council.
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