Roadworks in Edinburgh next week

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The report below is produced by The City of Edinburgh Council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on the...

New design may deter antisocial behaviour in Fleshmarket Close

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New lights and artwork could be installed in Edinburgh’s Fleshmarket Close as part of efforts to deter vandalism and anti-social behaviour from the historic steps. Plans...

Active travel in Edinburgh generates millions in economic benefits while saving...

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Bike Life is the walking and cycling index produced by Sustrans and the newest edition is out today. The latest report shows that around...

Emergency meeting over failures in care services for young people held...

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Concerns over serious failures within the council’s care services for young people should be discussed in public “as much as possible”, councillors have agreed...

Roadworks in Edinburgh this week

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The report below is produced by The City of Edinburgh Council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on the...

Lord Provost looks back over his five years in office

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The Rt Hon Lord Provost Frank Ross is approaching the end of his term in office when the elections take place in May. He...

Banner hung in Roseburn where traders warn they could be gone...

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Some of the businesses in Roseburn have agreed to hang a banner on a gable wall at Roseburn Cliff claiming that the council roadworks...

Millions generated for Edinburgh and the immediate area by Film Edinburgh

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TV series, movies and documentaries filmed around Edinburgh generated nearly £14 million for the city’s economy last year, officials have said. Amazon’s Good Omens, the Leith-set...

Council defer Custom House report to next administration

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The council's Culture and Communities Committee has decided to defer hearing any report on the future of Custom House in Leith to allow time...

Plans for Custom House in Leith are a surprise and “disappointing”...

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The council's Culture and Communities meeting on Tuesday will discuss the future of Custom House in Leith, acquired from Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT)...

Roseburn shop will move to city centre because of reduced sales...

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An Edinburgh tanning salon says it is being forced to move to new premises after the construction of a major city centre cycle route resulted...

Roadworks in Edinburgh from next week

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The report below is produced by The City of Edinburgh Council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on the...

Application for outdoor seating on The Royal Mile refused by planners

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A bid to erect more outside seating on The Royal Mile has failed after Edinburgh City Council ruled it would be ‘harmful’ to the...

Demands will be made to contractors to remedy defects on zig...

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Changes will be made to a major new Edinburgh cycle route after defects were reported to contractors by the council.  Currently under construction as part...

Council Leader criticised for delay in writing to the Russian Consul...

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The City of Edinburgh Council leader Adam McVey has been criticised after it took three weeks to send a letter to the UK's Russian...

Meadows to George Street – final designs now published for first...

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The final designs for a small but important part of the revamping of Edinburgh city centre have now been published, but don't hold your...

York Place and Broughton Street to be closed – for one...

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On Tuesday next week temporary traffic arrangements will come into effect at Picardy Place to allow for the reopening of the junction at Picardy...

Lord Provost praises quick thinking in response to call from Kyiv

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In response to a call from twin city Kyiv, Edinburgh has sent more than 3,000 sandbags to help protect statues and monuments in the...

Council will not proceed with pilot scheme for zebra crossings

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The introduction of low-cost zebra crossings on Edinburgh’s streets could take “several years”, it has emerged, after a bid to conduct a trial in...

Freedom of the City bestowed upon The Scottish and North Irish...

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The highest honour that Edinburgh can bestow was awarded to the Edinburgh Squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY) on Saturday morning. The...

Conservative councillor criticised over behaviour during committee meeting

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A Conservative MSP was accused of ‘inappropriate’ conduct at an Edinburgh Council meeting after she disagreed with an officer about the capability of the...

Council elections 2022 – Joan Griffiths MBE – Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward

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Name - Joan Griffiths Party - Scottish Labour Party Ward - Craigentinny Duddingston What is your story? I have always been politically active but...

Discussions on Gaza twinning postponed

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‘Israeli authorities’ have warned The City of Edinburgh Council that a plan to twin the capital with Gaza could be unlawful, it is understood. The...

Council to decide on New town electric vehicle chargers on Thursday

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Edinburgh residents have complained electric chargers planned for a New Town cul-de-sac will attract unwanted traffic to the area. It comes amid a £2.2 million...

Serena Baker winner of The Great British Sewing Bee honoured by...

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Last August Cllr Susan Rae, who is an avid watcher of some of the reality shows on TV when she gets the chance, thought...

Council unanimously agree to investigate a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan

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At the last full meeting of council on Thursday of last week, the depute council leader asked that the council furthers its friendship with...

Garden decking may have to be removed after planning decision

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A retired Edinburgh resident could be forced to take down her outdoor decking after the council said neighbours’ privacy is encroached by “direct views” into...

Motor biking rampage throughout Sighthill/Gorgie – Graczyk says it is “unacceptable”

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By Cllr Ashley Graczyk Independent councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie In recent weeks, I have received so many emails and messages via social media, including photos and video clips,regarding off-road motorbiking rampage. All from local residents in Sighthill, Longstone,...

Roadworks in Edinburgh this week

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The report below is produced by The City of Edinburgh Council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on the...

Planning ahead for new Liberton High School

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Early plans for a new Liberton High School are to be put to the local community later this year. The site on Gilmerton Road is set...

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