The phrase "new council" refers to a group of people who have been newly chosen or elected to make decisions and govern a community or organization. Full definition
If that vote were held next month, after new council members are seated, it would fail based on what candidates said during their campaigns. (syracuse.com)
If we built half a million new council houses, then we wouldn't need to give so much money to private landlords in the form of housing benefit. (liberalconspiracy.org)
That could be a problem though, as the three new council members - elect are technically still part of the state legislature through the end of the year. (nystateofpolitics.com)