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The Lilongwe City Council was established under the Local Government Act No. 42 of 1998 as a body corporate. The Council comprises the Political and Administrative arms which both derive their authority from the Local Government Act of 1998. The Political  arm is led by the Mayor who is an elected councillor. The mayor is in charge of 27 Wards each overseen by an elected Councillor.  In addition, there are four (4) elected Members of Parliament who represent the Lilongwe urban sector. There are also five (5)  ex-official members representing interest groups. The Administrative arm of Lilongwe City Council is led by the Chief Executive Officer who oversees nine (9) technical departments and devolved sectors, including Commerce & Trade, Engineering, Education, Youth & Sports Sector, Parks & Recreation, Health and Social Welfare Services, Planning & Development and Finance.

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Lilongwe City Council

Lilongwe, which derives its name from the river that dissects the city from west to east, is the capital city of Malawi and has been the seat of government since 1975 following the move of the Capital from Zomba. Lilongwe has developed from a small settlement on the banks of the Lilongwe River to become Malawi’s largest city with over 1 million residents. It is a cosmopolitan city with inhabitants from all over Malawi, Africa and the rest of the world who have made Lilongwe their home. In addition to being the centre of Government administration, Lilongwe is important for industry, distribution, services and trade. It is also the gateway to Malawi at the intersection of road, rail and air connections to the region

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Urban governance and development fall under the Lilongwe City Council which was created by law under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi. The Mayor is the political head of the Council while the Chief Executive Officer heads the administrative arm of the Council. Lilongwe City has 27 wards and 4 parliamentary constituencies and each is represented by a councillor and member of parliament respectively. The City Council has 5 ex-official non voting members representing interest groups across the City. The Council also has a chaplain. The Council is mandated to provide a wide range of municipal services to its residents and to mobilise resources for services delivery and to make bylaws.

Esther Sagawa

The Mayor Lilongwe City Council

Dr. Macloud D.A. Kadam'manja

Chief Executive Officer

HELPDESK & CALL CENTRE

Lilongwe City Council (LCC) is embracing digital advancements by implementing the “Helpdesk support and call center platforms” for a more efficient and speedy way of resolving different issues raised by the public

Dial our toll-free line 4312 on both TNM and Airtel networks  to access the call centre. For LCC help desk, residents have to  register by clicking the link below

Events Updates

Lilongwe Freedom of the City March

JTI Fun Run

Fun Run is an annual athletics and wellness Lilongwe event that is organised by JTI.

Be More Race

Be more race is an annual athletics and wellness Lilongwe event that is sponsored by Standard Bank.

Opening of the Auction Floors

Tobacco auction floors in Lilongwe is the largest tobacco market in Malawi.

C.Steinweg Bridge donates 3000 tree seedlings to LCC

C. Steinweg Bridge has taken a significant step toward environmental restoration by donating 3,000 tree seedlings to Lilongwe City Council (LCC) on Friday 24 January 2024. The donation comes as part of the company’s efforts to address the environmental impact of cutting down Mibawa trees during the construction of the new Kenyatta Road. Speaking during […]

Lilongwe City Council Donates Firewood to Social Rehabilitation Center

January 20, 2025 Lilongwe City Council has generously donated firewood to the Social Rehabilitation Center, which operates under the Ministry of Gender and provides care for both street kids and orphans. This donation will significantly assist the center in addressing a major challenge they have faced. Mr. Jonah Meckson, the Escort Guard of the Rehabilitation […]

Lilongwe City Council Celebrates 100% Selection Rate into Secondary Schools!

Lilongwe City Council (LCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education proudly held a ceremony to celebrate the remarkable accomplishment of learners from Lilongwe Urban primary schools who achieved a 100% selection rate into national secondary schools for the 2023/2024 academic year. This incredible milestone speaks volumes about the dedication, hard work, and resilience of […]

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