Laois County Council

Laois County Council

Comhairle Chontae Laoise
Type
Type
Leadership
Pádraig Fleming, FF
Structure
Seats19
Political groups
  Fianna Fáil (6)
  Fine Gael (5)
  Labour (1)
  Independent (7)
Elections
Last election
7 June 2024
Motto
Irish: I bpáirt leis an bpobal
"In partnership with the community"
Meeting place
Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise
Website
Official website

Laois County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Laoise) is the local authority of County Laois, 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 19 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, John Mulholland. The county town is Portlaoise.