Sligo County Council

Sligo County Council

Comhairle Chontae Shligigh
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Structure
Seats18
Political groups
  Fianna Fáil (6)
  Fine Gael (4)
  Sinn Féin (2)
  Labour (1)
  PBP–Solidarity (1)
  Independent Ireland (1)
  Independent (3)
Elections
Last election
7 June 2024
Motto
Land of Heart's Desire
Meeting place
County Hall, Sligo
Website
sligococo.ie
The area governed by the council

Sligo County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Shligigh) is the local authority of County Sligo, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 18 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Martin Lydon. The county town is Sligo.