The City of Edinburgh Council

About the Council

The City of Edinburgh Council is the second largest council in Scotland and the ninth largest in the UK, with a workforce of 19,000 employees and a budget of around £1bn for the financial year 2015/16.

The Council is committed to playing a dynamic role on the local, national and international stage. The Council has a strong commitment to corporate management, a willingness to innovate and a determination to set the highest standards.

The Council plays a central role in shaping the continued success of Edinburgh as a 21st century capital city. Our responsibilities are wide-ranging, from our superb schools through to social work, housing, economic development, parks and green spaces, culture and sport, festivals and events, roads and transport.

Bringing services closer to customers

The Council’s transformation programme aims to bring a greater focus on neighbourhood working. It also works closely with neighbouring local authorities, the voluntary sector and other partners in the delivery of services. At the same time, the Council is leading the way in online transactions for customers, and seeking to achieve better customer service and greater efficiencies through increasing use of online transactions and customer service, over the next few years.

Meeting the challenges

Like many local authorities, the City of Edinburgh Council is operating in a challenging environment with increasing in demand for Council services and ongoing financial restraints. The Council needs to reduce its cost base by £107m over a five year period. To respond to the changing internal and external climate, the Council’s vision and strategic delivery model are evolving.

About the council’s services and activities

About the city

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