Edinburgh “super landlords” revealed by investigation
The holiday let boom has changed the face of the capital’s tourism economy in the last 15 years – but in that time those...
Masterplan will transform the area around Seafield
The council's planners and transport officers have drafted a masterplan to develop Seafield into a new neighbourhood where the city will look outwards to...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – the result is announced
The result of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election has been announced just before midday.
Following voting on Thursday, the votes were counted electronically on Friday morning at...
Calls to re-open Gorgie Farm ‘as soon as possible’
A year on from its closure, an Edinburgh councillor has called for Gorgie Farm to be re-opened “as soon as possible”, as it was...
Council apologises to residents following bin collections delays
Edinburgh Council has suspended kerbside glass collections until next week amid delays to pick-ups.
The local authority issued an apology to residents whose bin collections...
Dates confirmed for bin strikes outside Edinburgh
UNISON, the largest local government union, has notified 13 councils (NOT Edinburgh) that strikes will take place over nine days between 14 and 22...
EICC boss resigns after failed hotel bid
The boss of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has suddenly resigned.
Shocked staff were briefed on Wednesday morning after EICC Chief Executive, Marshall Dallas,...
Edinburgh Leisure boss says no venues planned for closure
Chief Executive of Edinburgh Leisure June Peebles has said that figures apparently leaked to the Local Democracy Reporting Service were taken out of context...
Liberal Democrats asked to foot the bill for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election
The Conservative group at The City of Edinburgh Council has asked the Liberal Democrats to pay the costs of holding the November by-election in...
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh hear about Edinburgh 900
To learn what is planned for the Edinburgh 900 celebrations Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited the City Chambers on...
Cycle route declared officially open
It was a fanfare moment just along the road from Haymarket Station on Wednesday when Patrick Harvie, the Active Travel Minister, accompanied the Transport...
First woman elected SNP group leader in Edinburgh
The SNP group of councillors in Edinburgh have elected Simita Kumar, who is still in her first term as a councillor, as their new...
Council to propose five new supported bus services
Proposals for five new supported bus services in the west of Edinburgh are set to be discussed at the Transport and Environment Committee next...
Breaking news – new LibDem councillor resigns
In a shock move, new Liberal Democrat councillor, Louise Spence, has resigned “for personal reasons” just a week after being elected.
The win by Ms...
City centre traffic plans are paused due to lack of cash
Plans to stop through traffic from accessing key Edinburgh city centre routes have been hit with delays just three months after they were approved.
Council...
Cash strapped Edinburgh council overpay staff by £2.4 million
EXCLUSIVE
Edinburgh council employees have been overpaid salaries by a staggering £2.4 million The Edinburgh Reporter can reveal.
At a time when proposed budget cuts are...
“Local” LibDem councillor resigns after plans to move abroad revealed –...
Newly elected LibDem councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead, Louise Spence, who tendered her resignation within a week of being elected, clearly knew in advance of the...
Bin strikes inevitable in Edinburgh as union rejects latest pay offer
Unite the union has rejected the latest pay offer from local government body COSLA, meaning bin strikes will be inevitable in Edinburgh during the...
Children’s secure unit closed permanently Edinburgh after string of failures
Scotland’s last council-run secure children's unit in Edinburgh has closed permanently following a string of failures – as council officers said it is no...
Student flats at Jock’s Lodge given approval on appeal
Alumno Group has been granted planning permission for the construction of what the developers describe as "high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)" on London Road...
Paul Lawrence named as new council Chief Executive
The City of Edinburgh Council is to have a new Chief Executive if the appointment is ratified at the council meeting on Thursday. Paul...
Waverley Bridge to reopen to traffic this summer
Edinburgh’s Waverley Bridge will reopen to buses after four years.
The council will allow limited traffic to return to the bridge during Jenners’ redevelopment, relocating...
Naked bike ride set to return to city centre this summer
The "clothing optional" cycle has been given the go-ahead by the council.
The event will take place in July and seeks to highlight the vulnerability...
Edinburgh councillors line up for the next debate on trams
The council's Transport and Environment Committee will meet on Thursday to discuss which option or options for a second tram line in the city...
Public toilets in Edinburgh which are now open
More of the city's public toilets have opened again since the beginning of June, as the council installed new temporary toilets while repairs are...
Sherlock Holmes statue is back in Picardy Place
Along with the unveiling of the Sherlock Holmes statue on Picardy Place comes the news that the public realm area in the middle will...
Remainder of streets to be reduced from 40 to 30mph this...
The last remaining 40 mph speed limits on Edinburgh’s streets will be reduced to 30mph this summer.
The council said the new speed restrictions on...
Council to rent vehicles for LEZ compliance
Despite repeated assurances from the Transport Convener that all council vehicles accessing the city centre would be compliant with new regulations by the time...
Second by-election to be held in Colinton/Fairmilehead ward
Following the by-election held only last week when a Liberal Democrat councillor was elected in Colinton/Fairmilehead ward, there will now be a second by-election...
Spotlight on Councillor Cammy Day
Cammy Day is councillor for Forth Ward in the north of the city and leader of the Edinburgh Labour Group. He was born and...
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