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Trams to Newhaven is not yet finished – two years after...
Although the extension of the tramline to Newhaven opened almost two years ago a master list of items to be fixed is only now...
Council makes a U-turn onto London Road
Following months of traffic monitoring since Edinburgh Trams started running down Leith Walk, the left hand turn from Leith Walk onto London Road will...
Edinburgh Leisure venues could be at risk of closure – read...
Edinburgh council-owned sports centres, swimming pools and pitches which could face closure have been revealed.
Portobello Swim Centre and pitches at Meggetland Sports Complex are among...
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...
Trams to Granton – consultation to begin in August
The consultation on the two possible routes for the north south extension of the tramline route will begin in the middle of August.
The Transport...
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...
Ramping it up in Charlotte Square
A ramp has been built in the centre of Charlotte Square prompting locals to ask questions about the crude structure in one of Edinburgh's...
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,...
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...
“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...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – the results
The votes have been cast in the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election January 2025 and the electorate have had their say.
This is the second by-election in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Community council heavily criticises council’s plans for Princes Street
The New Town and Broughton Community Council (NTBCC) responded to the council consultation on the future of Princes Street with some choice words.
The council...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Council to end school crossing patrols at some schools
School crossing patrol guides are to be discontinued at 17 schools in Edinburgh where "lollipop people" have not been in place for years.
The council...
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...
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