Community Councils
Community councils are voluntary groups of people who care about their community and want to make their area a better place to live. They play an important role in local democracy by representing the views of local people and conveying these to a range of organisations.
There are currently 41 community councils operating in Edinburgh out of a possible 46 areas. Requests have recently been received to establish community councils in Wester Hailes and Juniper Green.
Community Council Triennial Elections 2009
A high number of nominations were received from across the city and at the end of the nomination period, all 41 of Edinburgh's community councils have been returned.
Community Council General Leaflet
Edinburgh Association of Community Councils
The Edinburgh Association of Community Councils (EACC) provides a forum for community councils in Edinburgh to get together and discuss matters of common interest. Membership is open to all community councils. The EACC Newsletter provides information about their meetings and membership.
Community Councils - a vital part of Neighbourhood Partnerships
Community councils are represented on each of the 12 neighbourhood partnerships which have been established across the city.
As members of neighbourhood partnerships, community council representatives act to ensure that their community can have a say in the way services are delivered in the local area. Community councils aim to represent their area by seeking and expressing the views of their whole community.
More information about community councils in Edinburgh is available in the latest newsletter or contact the Community Council Liaison Officer:
Eileen Hewitt, Services for Communities, City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, Level C:4, 4 East Market Street, EDINBURGH EH8 8BG, Tel: 0131 469 3838 community.councils@edinburgh.gov.uk
