At the council this week
Monday, 24th November, 2025
- 9.30 am Meeting of Licensing Board on 24/11 at 9.30 am – Dean of Guild Court Room – City Chambers
Tuesday, 25th November, 2025
- 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Meeting of Additional, Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee on 25/11 at 10.00 am – 5.00 pm – Dean of Guild Court Room – City Chambers. The Council is still floundering about trying to frame up what its Convention Bureau should look like – even now six years since it disbanded Marketing Edinburgh at the cost of £2 million in 2019. The council will this week consider the “positive impact of business tourism to Edinburgh” and the “importance of a Convention Bureau”. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) team were running Convention Edinburgh but it is stated in the reports that the EICC made a decision “not to continue the guardianship of the Convention Bureau in May 2024”.
- The Edinburgh Reporter believes the decision was actually made by the council in May 2024 in the face of what they saw as unacceptable demands by the EICC. Read our account of the meeting when that decision was made.
Wednesday, 26th November, 2025
- 10.00 am Meeting of Planning Local Review Body (Panel 2) on 26/11 at 10.00 am – Dean of Guild Court Room – City Chambers
Thursday, 27th November, 2025
- 10.00 am Meeting of Additional Meeting, Education, Children and Families Comm on 27/11 at 10.00 am… – Dean of Guild Court Room – City Chambers
Friday, 28th November, 2025
No meetings
Stolperstein to be unveiled today
A Stolperstein or stumbling block will be unveiled on St Stephen Street at lunchtime today. This is a kind of memorial to remember someone killed during the Holocaust. The first Scottish Stolperstein will remember Jane Haining who was killed at Auschwitz.
At Edinburgh Open Workshop
Get into the festive spirit at Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 29 November with the Festive Makers Market, a showcase of the best local artists, makers, and designers. The range includeshand-crafted clothing, jewellery, artwork, textiles, and unique homewares.
Meet the makers in person, pick up one-of-a-kind gifts, or commission bespoke creations to make the season truly special. While you shop, enjoy delicious street food from Gringo Supper Club and A Cup Above, along with hot chocolate, mulled wine, and festive treats to keep spirits high.
The Story of the Christmas No 1: Mistletoe & Vinyl
In The Story of the Christmas No. 1: Mistletoe & Vinyl, award-winning author, comedian and musician Marc Burrows takes readers on a witty, deeply researched journey through this uniquely British cultural phenomenon. Tracing its rise from an afterthought to a December obsession, Burrows uncovers the stories behind the songs we love, the ones we loathe, and why the tradition may now be on life support.
With interviews from those behind the biggest festive hits, social and cultural analysis, and Burrows’ trademark humour, this book is both a nostalgic look back and a timely reflection on how the music industry—and the way we celebrate—has changed.
Meet the author at a book signing event at Blackwells Edinburgh on 26 November.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marc-burrows-the-story-of-the-christmas-no1-tickets-1708103907769
Lucy & Yak opening on Rose Street
Socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak is opening its 13th store on Rose Street.
The pink-painted store will open its doors on 28 November 2025. Inside, customers will have the opportunity to explore Lucy & Yak’s latest releases alongside its core collections. The interior features a pastel colour palette and wooden furnishings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The store is fully accessible from street level and includes two well designed changing rooms and one accessible changing room.
The brand embraces circularity – and has a buyback scheme called PreLoved providing space for customers to recycle, repair or upcycle their clothes.
Ginny Yang, Head of Retail at Lucy & Yak, said: “We’re very excited to finally announce our first ever Scottish shop – bringing all the colourful vibes to Edinburgh’s Rose Street! The new space will offer another hub for creativity and community, giving us a chance to engage with our customers in person – we’ve absolutely loved meeting you all. Our retail and events teams are currently working hard to bring more localised events and community meet ups to our little pink shops, which you can book on our website – there’s lots of exciting things to come!
