About Us

Brikama Area Council is one of the rapidly urbanizing Local Government Area (LGA) and the largest in The Gambia with its headquarters is in Brikama Town, West Coast Region which is thirty-two (32) kilometers from the Capital City of Banjul. The LGA covered an area of 1764 kilometers with a total population of 699,704 thus representing 37% of the Country’s population according to the 2013 Population & Housing Census.

In addition, Brikama Area Council as planning authority for the West Coast Region has recently developed a comprehensive strategic plan 2020-2024. The strategic blueprint is focused on achieving seven strategic priorities and these includes the provision and extension of water and electricity, waste collection, management and sanitation, Road Infrastructure development, Support to boost economic and social activity, support to health and education service provision, environment, climate change mitigation and adaption and enhancing revenue mobilization and general administration of the region.

Local Government Act 2002 has mandated the Council with the responsibility of environmental health and sanitation services of the region. The Council is confronted with series of unavoidable circumstances such as: Rapid urbanization resulting to high demand for basic services putting more strain on existing services coupled with inadequate waste collection vehicles, lack of heavy machinery to properly maintain the dump site.

The Council over the years has implemented numerous Rural Infrastructural Development Projects in line with our strategic priorities of supporting economic empowerment with the aims of eradicating poverty, facilitate the free movements of people, goods and services, stimulate increased growth in agricultural production and provide opportunity for the trading of essential commodities and wide range of goods. The region has rich fisheries resources, huge tourism potentials and adequate arable land, forestry and rich cultural heritage.