Independent member of the Scottish Green Party 1. Capital of Scotland; seat of the Scottish Parliament. Second largest authority in Scotland. Hit trouble with a massively expensive tram project approved in 2007.
There are byelections on 3 September in Portobello / Craigmillar and in Southside / Newington wards (both held by the Scottish National Party).
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
City Chambers, High Street EH1 1YJ
Phone
0131 200 2000
Website
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1626.05