Wicklow County Council Comhairle Chontae Chill Mhantáin | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Paul O'Brien, Lab | |
Structure | |
Seats | 32 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Motto | |
Irish: Meanma Saor "Free Spirits" | |
Meeting place | |
County Buildings, Wicklow | |
Website | |
wicklow.ie |
Wicklow County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Chill Mhantáin) is the local authority of County Wicklow, 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 32 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 chief executive, Brian Gleeson. The county town is Wicklow.