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Phishing attack on Edinburgh schools IT system on Friday
A targeted phishing attack on schools and early years network means that school pupils who are revising for exams this weekend will require a...
Anger at councillor’s £6k raise to act as vice-convener of a planning committee
The creation of a new £32k per year role as the vice-leader of an Edinburgh Council committee has been slammed as a “an outrageous...
Edinburgh Councillor granted leave of absence
A leave of absence has been granted for an Edinburgh councillor facing a long stretch of ill health.
Green councillor Jule Bandel, representing Inverleith, has...
Edinburgh councillors remember late colleague
The late councillor Val Walker has been remembered as a “gentle, yet fierce and loyal” champion for her city and community by her colleagues.
Councillor...
Portobello parents react positively over mobile phone pilot scheme
Parents and carers at Portobello High School have said they are optimistic about a new pilot scheme that keeps students off mobile phones during...
Edinburgh swingers’ club planning appeal denied
Plans to set up a photography studio at a venue hosting a swinger’s club in an Edinburgh industrial estate has been rejected by councillors...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
Vehicle miles target cut deserves ‘condemnation’
The news that the Scottish Government is dropping its targets to reduce car usage in the country deserves ‘condemnation’, according to an Edinburgh councillor.
In...
Councillor calls for canal graffiti prevention
Graffiti and vandalism along the Union Canal in Edinburgh is damaging its historical value and enjoyability, a local councillor has warned.
Conservative councillor Neil Cuthbert...
Aerial displays could be banned over environmental and noise pollution concerns
Aerial displays over the capital could be banned over environmental and noise pollution concerns, according to plans put forward by an Edinburgh councillor.
Flypasts take...
City-owned public diners could help fund food insecurity
City-owned public diners should be explored as a solution to help fight food insecurity in Edinburgh, according to a councillor.
Councils across the UK used...
Lack of public toilets near Haymarket station has led to “significant levels of public...
A lack of public toilets around Edinburgh’s Haymarket station has led to “significant levels of public urination” and the abuse of local staff, it...
Edinburgh councillors call for trans ruling clarity
Urgent clarity is needed on the possible impact a supreme court ruling on trans women will have on Edinburgh council services, councillors have warned.
Five councillors...
Street video advert kiosks rejected by Edinburgh councillors
Appeals to allow the construction of nine new video advertising boards on pavements in Edinburgh have been struck back by councillors.
Across the UK, BT...
Bonnington Mains quarry denied permission to expand
A quarry in Edinburgh has been denied permission to expand over concerns about the impact on locals.
The Bonnington Mains quarry, which sits just south...
Shop in Leith granted licence one year after first applying
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted Leith Bottle Shop permission to add a seating area to their shop, after what the shopowners describe...
Controversial plans to expand major quarry in Edinburgh approved
Controversial plans to expand a major quarry in Edinburgh have been approved despite the concerns local residents.
The Ravelrig quarry, located west of Balerno, has been...
Man who threatened to kill employee granted permission to run business in Edinburgh
A man who threatened to kill and burn the home of an employee who asked for extra Covid furlough payments has been granted permission...
Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in to help with city projects
Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in more money to help with projects around the city, after councillors agreed to look into...
Edinburgh Publican gets licence endorsement after assault
An Edinburgh pub owner who violently assaulted a patron he blamed for a campaign of harassment against staff has been allowed to keep his licence.
Murray...
Nominations remain open for The Edinburgh Award
Nominations are open until 16 May for members of the public to suggest people who they consider to be worthy of winning The Edinburgh...
Celebration reception to honour winners of Edinburgh 900 writing competitions
A celebratory reception was held on Thursday at the City Chambers to honour the winners of two Edinburgh 900 themed writing competitions.
Hosted by...
Council could buy private student housing blocks to help tackle housing crisis
Private student housing blocks in the city could be bought up by Edinburgh Council to help tackle the city’s housing crisis.
The move emerged as...
Student flats developer says council is wrong about flood risk
The developers of the Murrayfield Sports Bar site in Gorgie say the council's concerns over the flood risk are wrong, and run contrary to...
Edinburgh Council overpaid staff to the tune of £1.78m in five years
Edinburgh Council has overpaid staff to the tune of £1,780,000 over what is believed to be five years – with councillors being asked to...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
British Transport Police (BTP) could move into Edinburgh Council’s headquarters
British Transport Police (BTP) could be moving into Edinburgh Council’s headquarters under plans set to be voted on by councillors next week.
Council officers are...
Cllr Val Walker 1949 – 2025
Cllr Val Walker the Labour councillor for Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart has died suddenly at home in Edinburgh.
As a new councillor in 2022, she was appointed...
Almond councillor opts for the law
Cllr Kevin Lang, leader of the 13 strong Liberal Democrat group on the council is to step aside from that leadership role while concentrating...
UNISON to ballot council staff over strike action
The country's largest union is to ballot council staff in Scotland, in the largest vote of its kind in recent years.
The pay offer made...
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