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.
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has a total 2024-25 annual budget of MWK23 billion. Out of this MWK8 billion is financed under Central Government Transfers (CGT), and MWK15 billion under Locally Generated Revenues (LGR). Summary performance for the period ending October…
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Lilongwe City Council would like to inform the Citizens on the released financial report for April-June 2024. Below is the detailed report.
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has a total annual budget of MWK16.766 billion. Out of this MWK7.378 billion is under Central Government Transfers (CGT), and MWK9.387 billion under Locally Generated Revenues (LGR). For more Financial detailed report, click below.
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) engaged its members of staff in the first ever 3 day Fire Safety Management training which commenced on Tuesday 19 March, 2024 at the Civic offices. Speaking during the training, Director of Engineering Services, Julius Tsogolani…
Lilongwe City Council through Fire fighting and rescue emergency unit offers training opportunities in the following packages: > Fire mock drills> Fire/risk safety assessment> Development for fire safety policy Lilongwe City Council will issue certificates upon completion of the training…
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) in November 2023 hosted the Freedom of the City march in collaboration with the Malawi Defense Force through Kamuzu Barracks Military Division. Speaking at the event, Mayor of Lilongwe City, Councillor Richard Banda described the parade…
Lilongwe City Council Newsletter covers a lot in view of developing the city to be a place of quality modernized infrastructure development, greening the city as well as turning the city into an economic hub. More detailed information, refer to…
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by the Section 103 of the Local Government Act, the Lilongwe City Council makes the following Bylaws: National Addressing System Bylaws (DRAFT) Traffic, Road Safety and Parking of Motor Vehicles Bylaws (DRAFT) Environment Management…
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) is implementing a 2023-24 budget which amounts to MWK16.7 billion. The budget is made up of Locally Generated Revenues (LGR) and Central Government Transfers (CGT). LGR account for 56% of the budget while CGT are at…
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