Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is one of the 32 local authorities of Scotland. Created in 1995, its administrative centre is based in Dalkeith and its territory covers Midlothian, an area from the south of Edinburgh to the Borders.
Midlothian Council | |
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| Full council election every 4 years. | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Preceded by | Midlothian District Council |
| Leadership | |
Provost of Midlothian | |
Leader of the Council | |
Chief executive | Dr Grace Vickers |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 18[3] |
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Political groups |
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| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 5 May 2017 |
Next election | 5 May 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
| Midlothian House, Council Chambers | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Political Management System
Midlothian Council operates a cabinet-based decision making model working collaboratively with the Council and Performance Review Committee. Each cabinet member has a portfolio of responsibilities.
Wards
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Map of the area's wards (2017 configuration)
The council is composed of 6 wards, each electing 3 councillors.[4]
| Ward number |
Ward name | Seats |
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| 1 | Penicuik | 3 |
| 2 | Bonnyrigg | 3 |
| 3 | Dalkeith | 3 |
| 4 | Midlothian West | 3 |
| 5 | Midlothian East | 3 |
| 6 | Midlothian South | 3 |
References
- "First Conservative provost for Midlothian". www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk.
- "Midlothian Council appoints new leader". 23 May 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Midlothian Council > Councillors". midlothian.cmis.uk.com.
- https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/3770/17_map_showing_the_wards_within_the_midlothian_area.pdf
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