Council grants Freedom of the City to Ukrainian President and Kyiv...

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Councillors in Edinburgh today reinforced the city’s ongoing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. All members came together to unanimously grant the Freedom of the...

Council’s children’s services subject to “serious failings”

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Vulnerable children under the care of Edinburgh City Council were subject to “serious failings” which compromised their “wellbeing and safety” over a 10-year period, an...

Council decide against compensating Roseburn traders for “loss of business”

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Traders who say their income has dropped since roadworks began outside their shops have lost a bid for financial support from the council. Business owners...

Claims of CCWEL works “devastating” Roseburn businesses

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Businesses in Roseburn say the construction of the new cycle route called City Centre West East Link (CCWEL) has brought about a dramatic drop in...

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...

Freedom of the City proposed for Ukrainian President and Kyiv Mayor

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When The City of Edinburgh Council meets on Thursday it will be the final meeting of the current administration and councillors will use the...

Fewer buildings at risk now than ten years ago

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According to new figures released today by The City of Edinburgh Council, only two Category ‘A’ listed buildings will remain ‘at risk’ in the...

Edinburgh Council to consider Orange Walks and other processions

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Orange walks may be allowed to go ahead in Edinburgh later this year for the first time since 2019. Applications for three Protestant parades through...

Granton gasometer is lit up to show support for Ukraine

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Tonight Edinburgh College lit up the nearby gasometer in support of the people of Ukraine. It will remain lit in the Ukrainian yellow and...

Bus Station has a new information management system

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Edinburgh Bus Station has unveiled its new, state-of-the-art bus station management system, transforming the passenger experience for those travelling to and from Edinburgh. The management...

Rise in whistleblowing complaints at council after formal inquiry

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Whistle-blowing complaints received by The City of Edinburgh Council rose significantly at the end of last year as scrutiny of the local authority’s workplace...

Temporary library to open at The Fort in Leith

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The temporary library service for Leith which will be provided at The Fort Community Centre will open to customers on Tuesday. The gym hall space...

Edinburgh council to survey high rise blocks all over the city

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The City of Edinburgh Council is to undertake a £1.8 million survey of high rises across the city as part of its plans to...

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...

Edinburgh to coordinate response to invasion in Ukraine

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City leaders have come together to discuss Edinburgh’s ongoing response to the Ukraine crisis. At a summit held in the City Chambers, Council Leader Adam...

Cammo Greenbelt – decision will be determined by Scottish Ministers following...

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Plans for 500 houses to be built on protected greenbelt land in west Edinburgh will now be determined by Scottish Government ministers. It comes after...

Council to raise council tax by three per cent to fund...

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Council tax in Edinburgh will rise by three per cent from April, as part of a budget which has agreed spending of more than £1...

Bowing out in the manner to which we have become accustomed...

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Cllr Gordon Munro is resigning as Leith councillor at the May elections following almost two decades as an elected member. He has entertained as...

Edinburgh becomes first short term let control zone

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Short term lets in Edinburgh will soon require planning permission as the council bids to crack down on the number of properties let out...

Plans to create George Street restaurant refused

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Plans to turn the Paperchase stationery store on George Street into a restaurant have been narrowly refused by councillors amid fears over a loss of...

Council announces that three city libraries will reopen soon

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Three of the city's libraries which have been used as test centres will reopen as libraries once more in gradual steps beginning on 31...

New St Crispin’s School opening to pupils on Wednesday

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The newly completed St Crispin's School will open to pupils on Wednesday just after the half term holiday. The brand new building in Burdiehouse...

Edinburgh libraries used as test centres will reopen soon

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Edinburgh libraries repurposed as Coronavirus test centres during the pandemic are set to reopen to the public, the council has confirmed. Negotiations to return three out...

Trams to Newhaven progressing through Leith

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Trams to Newhaven offered an update on the project to extend the line to Newhaven which is due for completion next spring. As we...

Council to act on parking in Cockburn Street after SOS Cockburn...

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The City of Edinburgh Council says it will tighten “confusing” parking rules on a partly-pedestrianised city centre street where vehicles blocking the pavement have...

Council election count may be held at new Meadowbank

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The new Meadowbank Sports Centre is set to host the vote count for this year’s council election. At a meeting last week, council leader Adam...

Planners refuse permission for flats on St Crispin’s site

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Plans to demolish a former Edinburgh school and build nearly 50 flats in its place have been thrown out by councillors following a wave...

Council backed campaign will offer advice and help with rising energy...

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New energy campaign offers residents advice and support with bills Edinburgh residents who may be struggling with rising energy costs are being offered advice and...

Council has not yet made improvements to Davidson’s Mains roundabout –...

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Safety improvements to a dangerous Edinburgh junction have still not been started – nearly five years after the tragic death of a pedestrian. Calls for...

Workplace Parking Levy will not be introduced in Edinburgh until after...

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Charges for workplace parking will not be introduced in Edinburgh before May’s local election, the council’s transport convener has confirmed. From next month, The Scottish...

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