The City of Edinburgh Council is the local authority responsible for Scotland's capital city. Established in 1996, it employs over 10,000 staff to deliver more than 700 public services to approximately 550,000 residents, as well as to local businesses and visitors.
The council's work spans a broad range of functions essential to the city's operation. These include education, housing, social care, waste management, planning, and the maintenance of roads and transport. It also manages cultural venues, libraries, and oversees economic development for the city.
Operating from Edinburgh, the organisation's stated core behaviours are Respect, Integrity and Flexibility, with a stated commitment to working together for the people of the city.
