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The date of Edinburgh's formation as a burgh is unknown, but it is referred to as a royal burgh from the reign of David I (reigned 1124–1153). The town council of the burgh was granted the right to appoint its own sheriff by James III in a charter dated 16 November 1482.
The former county council's headquarters in Edinburgh became the offices of the new Lothian Regional Council, whilst the Midlothian District Council established its headquarters in Dalkeith. [8] In 1991 the council built itself a new headquarters called Midlothian House at 40-46 Buccleuch Street in Dalkeith. [9]
The former county council's headquarters in Edinburgh became the offices of the new Lothian Regional Council, whilst the Midlothian District Council established its headquarters in Dalkeith. [ 18 ] The Lothian region was abolished in 1996; its four districts, including Midlothian, became unitary council areas , sing the 1975 names and boundaries.
Edinburgh City Chambers is the headquarters of the City of Edinburgh Council. Following local government reorganisation in 1996, the City of Edinburgh Council constitutes one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. [219]
The council areas have been in existence since 1 April 1996, under the provisions of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Historically, Scotland was divided into 34 counties or shires . Although these no longer have any administrative function, they are still used to some extent in Scotland for cultural and geographical purposes, and ...
The politics of Edinburgh are expressed in the deliberations and decisions of the City of Edinburgh Council, in elections to the council, the Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament. Also, as Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh is host to the Scottish Parliament and the main offices of the Scottish Government.
Lothian Chambers, formerly Midlothian County Buildings, is a municipal structure on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland. The structure, which accommodates the Consulate-General of France and the French Institute for Scotland , is a Category B listed building .
Edinburgh Corporation (ca. 1130–1975), the local authority body of the burgh of Edinburgh and the county of city of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Town Council, a name used interchangeably with Edinburgh Corporation; Edinburgh (settlement), the joined area of the localities: Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Wallyford; see List of towns and cities in Scotland ...