Derry City Council (Irish: Comhairle Cathrach Dhoire; Ulster-Scots: Derry Cittie Cooncil) is a district council in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The Council is responsible for the city of Derry and the immediate environ, providing services to an estimated population of 109,800 (2010), making it the third largest district council in Northern Ireland by population.
The Council is made up of 30 councillors, elected every four years from five electoral areas and holds its meetings in The Guildhall. The current Mayor is Kevin Campbell of Sinn Féin, while Mary Hamilton of the Ulster Unionist Party.
Read more about Derry City Council: History, Coat of Arms and Motto, Mayor, Political Makeup, Local Politics, Shadow Council
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