The Western Provincial Council was established in 1988 under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Provincial Councils Act No. 42 of 1987. As the legislative heartland representing over 6 million citizens across Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts, the Council possesses an illustrious record of regional democracy and public governance.
Leadership Roll of Honour
Governors
The executive heads of the Western Province, from Hon. Suppiah Sharvananda in 1988 to current Governor Hon. Hanif Yusoof.
View Roll of HonourChairmen
Honourable presiding officers who preserved parliamentary decorum and guided legislative debates across all sessions.
View Roll of HonourChief Ministers
Ministers who led the Board of Ministers and spearheaded regional executive policies, infrastructure, and citizen services.
View Roll of HonourOpposition Leaders
Leaders of the Opposition who provided democratic scrutiny, accountability, and representation in the provincial chamber.
View Roll of HonourHistorical Council Terms (1988 - 2019)
Sixth Provincial Council
Election: 2014.03.29 • 104 Member seats • United People's Freedom Alliance secured majority with 56 seats.
Full Council Details & CompositionFifth Provincial Council
Election: 2009.04.25 • Chief Minister: Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga • UPFA won 68 seats.
Full Council Details & CompositionFourth Provincial Council
Election: 2004.07.10 • Chief Minister: Hon. Reginald Cooray • UPFA won 59 seats.
Full Council Details & CompositionThird Provincial Council
Election: 1999.04.06 • Chief Ministers: Hon. Susil Premajayantha & Hon. Reginald Cooray • PA won 46 seats.
Full Council Details & CompositionSecond Provincial Council
Election: 1993.05.17 • Chief Minister: Hon. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga • People's Alliance administration.
Full Council Details & CompositionFirst Provincial Council
Election: 1988.06.02 • Inaugural Chief Minister: Hon. Susil Moonesinghe • Founded the Provincial Council system.
Full Council Details & Composition