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Crafts charity to take over troubled Edinburgh community centre
A lease has finally been agreed for a troubled community centre in Dumbiedykes almost four years after it shut down.
A previous deal to lease...
More bikes than cars on Edinburgh rush hour route for first time
THERE were more bicycles than cars on a popular Edinburgh commuter route for the first time ever.
The milestone, which was achieved on Leith Walk from 8–9am on May...
Council forced to pay out £250,000 in damages to school staff in a year
Teaching support staff in Edinburgh won more than £250,000 in damages from the council last year after a surge in school violence.
This figure only covers non-teaching support...
New council investment scheme calls on Edinburgh residents to fund green projects
Residents and local businesses in Edinburgh are being given a new opportunity to directly fund projects that protect nature and prepare the city for...
Edinburgh transport convener admits to “Trumpian” moment after Princes Street fire
EDINBURGH'S transport convener admitted to a moment of "Trumpian weakness" after suggesting the fire-affected building be knocked down and its owners pay for the...
Edinburgh Festivals funding offer “woefully inadequate” says Fringe chief
Edinburgh Festival chiefs have warned that, without further support, the city’s eleven festivals may have to scale back their “reach and impact” due to rising...
Scottish Government hints at financial support after Princes Street fire
THE SCOTTISH Government has suggested that financial support could be on the way for Edinburgh Council as they continue to deal with the fall-out...
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre progress to next stage
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre will go ahead following a public consultation in which almost all respondents expressed support for the investment.
Portobello Swim...
Edinburgh Council Leader backs Burnham devolution plans
EDINBURGH’S Council Leader has backed Andy Burnham’s plans to introduce greater devolution to the entire UK, taking power away from Westminster and the devolved...
Public invited to share ideas on future of Edinburgh’s communities
Residents are invited to help shape their local neighbourhoods as part of a major public consultation on the future of the capital.
The Call for...
Edinburgh Council backs review of knife carrying rules after attacks
The City of Edinburgh Council has called for a review of all exemptions for blade carrying and purchasing from the Scottish and UK Governments.
The call comes as the...
Award-winning garden opens in Edinburgh after community campaign
AN award-winning garden has opened permanently in Edinburgh after a community fundraising drive brought it home from a flower show in Yorkshire.
Drakkar's Drift, created by Leith...
Locals have one month left to share views on safer drug consumption facility
Locals have one month left to share their views on a potential safer drug consumption facility that could be located in the Old Town.
Residents...
Westfield Court residents divided over listed status
Residents of Westfield Court are divided on the building's likely listed status as Edinburgh Council debated the future of the building on Monday.
Westfield Court,...
Work underway by council to repair RAAC-affected blocks in Edinburgh
THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has begun works on 13 RAAC-affected blocks of flats across the city.
Since 2024 the council has identified 13 flatted...
Council aware of Westfield Court listing application for months
Edinburgh Council were aware of an application to list a block of flats planned for demolition more than six months ago, officers have admitted, as...
Westfield Court demolition plans paused as listed status “likely”
Edinburgh Council has backtracked on plans to buy up properties to facilitate the demolition of Westfield Court after being notified that it will "likely"...
Edinburgh Council leader warns of cuts after McKee cabinet appointment
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader, Jane Meagher, has said the new Scottish cabinet caused her a "huge amount of concern" because of the potential for cuts for...
Council to vote on axing Braid Estate filters after discovery of new mistake
Councillors will decide on Tuesday afternoon whether to remove traffic filters in the Braid Estate, after another "inaccurate written description" in a council report...
Bethany Christian Trust’s welcome centre to run year-round
A service providing emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough over winter will be able to continue throughout the year, thanks to a funding commitment...
Edinburgh completes almost 1,500 affordable houses in a year
Edinburgh Council has beaten its affordable housing target with almost 1,500 delivered in the last financial year.
In 2025/26, 1,473 houses were completed or purchased...
Councillor brands Council’s Westfield Court handling “ethical and moral failure”
A Councillor described Edinburgh Council’s handling of a troubled Gorgie block of flats as an “ethical and moral failure” during a meeting with residents...
CGI and Edinburgh Council partner to plant 700 native trees in capital
Edinburgh Council has announced a partnership to plant 700 native trees in the capital as part of its ambition to become a Million Tree...
New council-backed litter initiative to launch
A new council-backed initiative is being launched to tackle litter in Craigmillar and Edinburgh.
Set to launch at an event today at the White House...
Council system fails to stem wages overpayments
Council staff have been overpaid more than £1.6 million - despite the rolling out of a multi-million-pound HR and payroll system introduced to help...
Leith Chooses announces latest beneficiaries of council funding
Leith Chooses has announced the groups set to be allocated the funds from the community grant funding pot operated by the council.
Leith Chooses is...
Residents ‘no’ to cars in Main Street, Balerno
Residents in Main Street, Balerno, do not want cars in their street. That was the strong message from a delegation who addressed Balerno Community...
New initiatives and two retirements at Malleny Angling
Two stalwarts of Malleny Angling, Robert Ross and Rob Horsfield, have retired from the committee after many years of sterling service to the long-established...
Edinburgh Council in chaos as Leader resigns
The Leader of The City of Edinburgh Council, Cammy Day, has resigned.
The Labour councillor has been under pressure since Friday when The Times first...
Taylor Swift set to break Murrayfield capacity record
Taylor Swift is set to be Scotland’s biggest-selling stadium show when she takes to the stage at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield later this year.
The pop superstar...
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