Agreement to be Drawn up to Protect Water of Leith Basin
Key partners will be involved in establishing a new agreement on the day-to-day management of the Water of Leith basin.
Plans for the agreement, which...
EU extends deadline to end of January 2020
Donald Tusk revealed on Twitter this morning that there will be a flextension to the Brexit deadline until the end of January 2020.
The...
Respect is high on the agenda at the City Chambers
Last week at the City Chambers, SNP Councillor Ellie Bird's motion demanded that councillors set a respectful tone both in and out of chamber....
Edinburgh Diwali
The Edinburgh Diwali Parade, a lively and colourful procession of dancers, Hindu Gods, pipe bands and this year for the first time Chinese Dragons...
Conservation body chair does not want to stop Edinburgh’s Christmas –...
Cliff Hague the Chair of the Cockburn Association told The Edinburgh Reporter that he does not want to stop Edinburgh’s Christmas. Far from it,...
MSP welcomes new funding for care experienced young people
Gordon Macdonald MSP has welcomed news that care experienced young people in Edinburgh will benefit from over £1 million of funding.
The Scottish Government announced...
Planning for Edinburgh’s Christmas
For over twenty years planning permission has been sought and granted in Edinburgh for the Big Wheel and other Christmas related structures which have...
Emslie appointed chair of tourism group
The Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) has announced the appointment of Donald Emslie to the role of Chair.
Donald will lead the work of ETAG,...
Council to throw a spotlight on the Edinburgh Film Guild
Councillor Gillian Gloyer drew the Edinburgh Film Guild to the council's attention yesterday. She explained its importance to Edinburgh and asked the Lord Provost...
Remember – the clocks go back on Sunday
Preparing for the end of British Summer Time, National Museums Scotland Curator, Dr Tacye Phillipson adjusts the time on a 16th century blacksmith-made clock, on...
Davidson’s new job leads to conflict claims
Edinburgh Central MSP Ruth Davidson has been openly criticised for taking a third job while still serving as a member of the Scottish Parliament....
Letter from Scotland
If Britain is to leave the European Union – by way of a general election, a referendum or just a general muddle – will...
Expansion of ‘Home First’ Model of Health and Social Care Approved
Plans have been approved by members of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) to accelerate approaches to care for people at home and in...
Active Schools programme has positive results
sportscotland says their latest data shows that the national Active Schools programme continues to have a positive impact on children’s physical activity levels. ...
First Minister writes open letter to EU citizens in Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written an open letter to EU citizens reaffirming that Scotland welcomes them and values their contribution to our society,...
Ian Murray is selected as Labour candidate in Edinburgh South
Ian Murray MP was selected in all four council wards of his Edinburgh South constituency tonight.
Murray was first elected to Westminster in 2010....
Vote now in the Queensferry & District Community Council election
We are reliably informed that Queensferry & District Community Council is the only council in the city where an election will be held.
Voting...
Independent councillors to form a group of their own
Some of the independent councillors have decided to form an independent group so that they can be more representative on the council.
There are...
Sarah Masson announced as SNP candidate for Edinburgh West
The SNP has announced that Sarah Masson will stand as their candidate in Edinburgh West at the next UK general election.
Sarah, who led the...
Denham to hold EU citizen advice surgery in Portobello
Edinburgh Eastern MSP, Ash Denham, will host an advice surgery in Portobello for EU citizens in her Edinburgh Eastern constituency. She invites anyone who...
Plans to Future-proof South East Edinburgh’s GP Services
Members of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) have announced plans to future-proof GP services in one of the fastest growing areas of the...
Council Encourages Residents to Help Keep Streets Leaf-free
As Autumn gets a hold on the seasons, Edinburgh's trees are once again beginning to shed their leaves.
The Council's street cleansing team is taking...
Hibs’ charity wants to engage with fans on future work
Hibernian Community Foundation is the charitable arm of the Club established in 2008 to use football and the brand name to improve people’s lives...
Culture Minister tells MP – Libraries have the answer
Ian Murray Labour MP for Edinburgh South asked The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport a written question recently and has shared the...
Gucci leads the way at the City Chambers
No truly this is not all about councillors' expenses and the Lord Provost's underwear.
Gucci is a dog.
Edinburgh Councillor Derek Howie took some...
SuperMarrowMan wins charity award nomination
Edinburgh photographer set to be awarded by blood cancer charity for his ‘super’ fundraising efforts at the Tower of London next month.
Micah Stanbridge...
Scotland must become ‘fairer society’ says Minister
Scotland can tackle the challenges posed by an era of rapid technological development.
That’s the view of Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Business Minister, who said...
Health and Social Care Budget Expected to Break Even
Edinburgh’s health and social care budget is expected to break even following positive progress by the city’s Integration Joint Board (EIJB) and its partners.
At...
Council Publish Net Zero Carbon Roadmap
A road map has been set out by the City of Edinburgh Council for moving forward the ambitious target to deliver a carbon neutral...
Labour party to vote on parliamentary candidate for Edinburgh South this...
Voting will take place this Thursday in the Edinburgh South consitituency to decide upon the Westminster parliamentary candidate for the Labour Party for any...
