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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...
Edinburgh retains Fairtrade city status ahead of weekend of events
Edinburgh has retained its longstanding Fairtrade city status for the 22nd year ahead of a fortnight of events to highlight the importance of the Fairtrade distinction.
The Scottish capital...
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...
“Pragmatic” Princes Street redesign signed off over radical vision
A proposed radical redesign of Edinburgh’s famous Princes Street has been rejected by Edinburgh councillors in favour of a more pragmatic choice.
Since a 2025 plan for Princes Street...
Repairs to burst city centre water main delayed for a month
A burst water main has been spilling water onto the street in Edinburgh’s New Town for around a month now, after it was decided repairs would...
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...
Licence revoked? Connery memorial could be delayed by statue ban
A planned memorial for Sean Connery in Edinburgh could be delayed or even scrapped as the council says Dr No to new art installations.
Last...
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...
Hearts Supporters’ Club could be demolished to build homeless housing
Plans have been lodged for the demolition of a vacant Hearts Supporters' club to construct temporary housing for homeless people.
Unum Partnership and FK100 have...
Edinburgh council chief “disappointed” about £5m Scottish Government fire funding
A split has emerged between the City of Edinburgh Council and The Scottish Government over funding to support the council and businesses in the capital following...
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...
Fringe producers Assembly confirm relocation to St Andrew Square after Princes Street fire
ASSEMBLY Festival, one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s largest show promoters, have confirmed their plans to move their George Street hub to St Andrew Square...
Scottish Water offices to be demolished after “severe structural risks” uncovered
Plans have been officially lodged for the demolition and redevelopment of the Scottish Water Offices in south Edinburgh.
The move has been forced by "severe...
Busy Edinburgh street closed off after faulty sewer uncovered
Buses have been diverted and a busy street closed after issues with the sewer network were uncovered.
Responding to a visible dip in the road...
Plans lodged for 275 houses and primary school in Granton regeneration
A new phase of housing has been lined up by The City of Edinburgh Council as part of its Granton Waterfront Masterplan, which aims to...
More than 58,000 fake football shirts seized in Edinburgh
More than 58,000 counterfeit football shirts have been seized in Edinburgh alone throughout the World Cup.
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Trading Standards Team intercepted...
Edinburgh statue cone epidemic in photos
IN RECENT weeks traffic cones have begun appearing on top of a variety of statues in Edinburgh, following a trend which originated in Glasgow,...
Travellers forced out of Corstorphine after Notice to Quit
A group of travellers have been forced out of St Margaret's Park in Corstorphine, Edinburgh after less than a week on the site.
The encampment was first reported...
Disruption expected as Edinburgh’s Cameron Toll will be closed over the weekend
Cameron Toll roundabout will be partially closed for three days this weekend.
Scottish Power is undertaking essential ducting work underneath the section of the roundabout...
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...
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...
Young people in Midlothian urged to sign up for Tour de France employability scheme
YOUNG people in Midlothian are being urged to sign up for an employability programme linked to the Tour de France, which will pass through the county when...
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...
Edinburgh to introduce new school mobile phone restrictions from August
The City of Edinburgh Council is expected to finalise the introduction of mobile phone restrictions in secondary schools in the city from August.
Lockable cabinets...
Council to stop factoring some city blocks
Edinburgh Council will no longer act as the factor of certain blocks of flats in the city following agreement at Monday's housing committee.
Councillors voted...
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...
Edinburgh healthiest city in Scotland, according to new figures
Edinburgh has the longest-living, healthiest population in Scotland, and the highest employment rate of any major city in the UK, according to new figures.
Details from...
New London-style student accommodation rules could be introduced in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council could bring in new requirements for student accommodation developments to contain at least 35% "affordable" units.
At a meeting of the full Edinburgh Council on...
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...
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