Wicklow County Council

Wicklow County Council

Comhairle Chontae Chill Mhantáin
Coat of arms or logo
Logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Paul O'Brien, Lab
Structure
Seats32
Political groups
  Fine Gael (9)
  Fianna Fáil (4)
  Social Democrats (3)
  Green (2)
  Sinn Féin (2)
  Labour (1)
  Independent Ireland (1)
  Independent (10)
Elections
Last election
7 June 2024
Motto
Irish: Meanma Saor
"Free Spirits"
Meeting place
County Buildings, Wicklow
Website
wicklow.ie
The area governed by the council

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.