Bahrain’s largest municipal council has wrapped up one of its busiest and most productive terms, delivering more than 100 decisions and recommendations while processing hundreds of public requests and infrastructure proposals across the Northern Governorate.
Northern Municipal Council chairman Dr Sayed Shubbar Al Wedaie commended the achievements as the council concluded the final session of its sixth municipal term, covering the period from September 2025 to June 2026.
“The municipal council represents a historic pillar in Bahrain’s development journey, one that dates back more than a century,” said Dr Al Wedaie.
“Today, municipal work continues to evolve in line with the kingdom’s comprehensive development vision launched by His Majesty King Hamad and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.”
He also welcomed the Royal Order extending the term of municipal councils, describing it as ‘a strategic decision that reflects confidence in municipal institutions and provides greater momentum for serving citizens’.
During the 10-month period, the council held 20 ordinary meetings, averaging two each month, resulting in 13 formal decisions and 90 recommendations.
Of the 103 resolutions submitted to the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry, 29 have been approved, 25 rejected and 49 remain under review.
The council’s recommendations covered a wide range of municipal issues, including five planning matters involving zoning and land classifications, 28 administrative and regulatory proposals, six financial and legal recommendations, and 64 public service initiatives ranging from parks and landscaping to roads, pavements and community facilities.
Dr Al Wedaie revealed that councillors submitted 100 proposals during the session, all of which were studied by specialist committees before being referred to the ministry.
“The figures demonstrate the commitment of our members to improving services and responding to the needs of residents,” he said.
Behind the scenes, the council’s committees maintained a demanding workload, holding 93 meetings and reviewing more than 620 issues.
The permanent committee alone met 19 times and discussed 189 matters, while the technical committee held 24 meetings and examined 310 files. The financial and legal committee held 14 meetings, the services and public utilities committee convened 21 times and the public relations and media committee held 15 meetings.
Community engagement also featured prominently throughout the term, with the council organising health awareness campaigns, the ‘Hayakum’ community programme, visits to health and social centres, field inspections and environmental clean-up initiatives.
Media interest in the council remained strong, with 269 news reports published across local newspapers. Coverage included 111 reports on council meetings, 80 standalone interviews with councillors, 20 stories on community initiatives, 34 reports on public service issues and 24 articles highlighting development projects.
The council also maintained an active digital presence, publishing 2,342 posts on its official Instagram account and 150 updates on its website.
Dr Al Wedaie said councillors had collectively submitted 963 requests to the Works Ministry, 508 municipal service applications, 258 public health requests and 498 miscellaneous service requests, while handling 289 public complaints and reviewing 106 planning and land classification applications.
He stressed that the achievements reflected teamwork between elected councillors, government agencies and council staff.
“These figures are not just statistics,” he said. “They represent the dedication of councillors, the support of government entities and the professionalism of the council’s administrative and technical teams working together to improve the quality of life for residents across the Northern Governorate.”
Looking ahead, Dr Al Wedaie called for greater transparency through regular updates from government ministries on development projects and progress reports, saying stronger co-ordination would further enhance municipal services and ensure faster delivery of projects benefiting the public.
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