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Plans for summer events in Princes Street Gardens – maybe
The Culture & Communities Committee will hear about council plans to use the Ross Bandstand and raise some much needed income in the process....
Council to run the Edinburgh Convention Bureau in-house
Edinburgh Council has decided today that it will run the Edinburgh Convention Bureau in-house.
The decision was made after a one year funding offer of...
EV chargers rolled out for car club users
A network of electric vehicle chargers has been rolled out for car club users in Edinburgh.
Newly reappointed Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, was in...
New SNP group leader continues claims of Labour administration in “coalition”
Cllr Simita Kumar will lead the SNP group in the City Chambers today at her first full council meeting in the role.
She confirmed...
Housing convener calls for action on housebuilding from new First Minister
Edinburgh Council’s housing chief has urged Scotland’s new first minister to ensure building more affordable homes is a top priority for his government.
Cllr Jane Meagher...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – company which lost tender may withdraw legal action
An events company threatening legal action against The City of Edinburgh Council over its handling of the contract for this year’s Christmas festival has said...
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...
Cab drivers may have to pay to move planters for outing
Edinburgh black cab drivers have criticised the council after being asked to pay to have planters on The Royal Mile moved for their annual outing for...
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...
Developer accused of wriggling out of affordable homes obligation
An Edinburgh developer has been accused of trying to “wriggle out” of a commitment to build affordable homes after it claimed doing so was no...
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...
Contract terms agreed for Edinburgh’s winter festivals
The council have agreed to award the contract for Christmas and Hogmanay for the next three years to Unique Assembly Limited (UA), the consortium...
Council misses deadline for decision on Ratcliffe Terrace student flats
Public views on plans for new student flats will no longer be aired in public, as the council has failed to determine a planning...
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...
Possibility of EV chargers in lampposts to be looked at
Electric vehicle chargers could be installed in lampposts in Edinburgh to serve residents without driveways.
The council has rolled out 140 chargers over the last...
Bus station site may be under threat
The future of Edinburgh Bus Station is hanging in the balance as its owners could attempt to redevelop the city centre site, it is...
New leader of the SNP group will be a woman
Whichever candidate wins the vote next Tuesday the next Convener of the SNP group at Edinburgh Council will be a woman.
The SNP Group...
Nelson Monument to open after lockdown
An historic Edinburgh landmark and museum which has been closed since lockdown will re-open next month, the council has confirmed.
The Nelson Monument on Calton Hill...
Fatal Accident Inquiry – preliminary hearing set for 2018 tram death
A preliminary hearing, part of the proceedings which lead up to a fatal accident inquiry (FAI), will be held on 31 May at Edinburgh...
New road safety measures to be examined in Barnton
A series of road safety measures may be put in place following the tragic death of a primary school pupil in Barnton last month.
Thomas...
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 use new way of prioritising spending on roads and...
At this week’s Transport committee councillors will be recommended to spend the £23 million allocated in the council budget on roads and pavements using...
New regulatory scheme for short term lets “is working”
The City of Edinburgh Council has said Airbnb listings in the capital suggest that the council's measures to regulate short-term lets is working.
Officers have...
New school delayed until after summer
A ‘first of its kind’ Edinburgh primary will not be ready in time for the new term after summer, with pupils set to spend...
Community learning – council must do better
Edinburgh Council has been told to make “urgent” improvements to its community learning and development services following a visit by inspectors.
They said the local...
Short term let on Circus Lane must be removed from AirBnB
The owner of a short-term let on one of Edinburgh’s most photographed streets has been ordered to take his property off Airbnb — almost a...
First Muslim faith school will open in Saughton
The Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) said it could not accept the council’s view that a primary school for up to...
Bonus for boss of council owned company tops UK list
The bonus handed to the boss of an Edinburgh Council-owned firm last year was the highest awarded by any UK local authority, it has...
Funding available now for local projects
Funding is available for community groups with applications open now for a grant of up to £5,000 for each project.
Community Grant Fund is a...
Melville Crescent set for major public realm improvements
Work will begin on 22 April at Melville Crescent in the West End as a significant £2.1 million public realm upgrade commences.
The City...
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