There are currently six departments in the council, each providing a range of services. Follow the links from each department to find out more.
Chief Executive
The Chief Executive is Tom Aitchison.
Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 469 3002
Children and Families
Children and Families delivers a range of services including schools and community education, youth justice and social work services for children and their families.
The Director of Children and Families is Gillian Tee. Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 469 3322
City Development
City Development includes economic development, strategic and local planning, development management and building standards, traffic and transport planning, asset management, public safety and emergency planning
The Director of City Development is Dave Anderson. Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 529 3595
Corporate Services
Corporate Services is responsible for legal services, licensing, registration services, the District Court, culture and sport and internal services for other parts of the Council.
The Director of Corporate Services is Jim Inch. Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 469 3067
Finance
Finance is responsible for collecting money including Council Tax, Council house rents and parking revenues, paying housing related benefits, Lothian Pension Fund and payments and administration of accounts.
The Director of Finance is Donald McGougan. Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 200 2000
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care provides a range of services including care for people in their own homes and residential care, 24 hour emergency service for people in need of help, advice and assistance on welfare rights and criminal justice services.
The Director of Health and Social Care is Peter Gabbitas. Contact details: 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 200 2000
Services for Communities
Services for Communities has a clear focus on services that make a difference to your day-to-day life - improving the home in which you live, tackling antisocial behaviour, keeping your streets clean and safe and improving recycling facilities in your area.
The Director of Services for Communities is Mark Turley. Contact details: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Telephone: 0131 529 7325
Address: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
