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Sick Kids social care team saved for now
A vital social work service for Edinburgh’s most vulnerable children has been saved – though it’s not yet in the clear.
Councillors also voted for...
Edinburgh councillor nominated for award
The only councillor in Edinburgh who is nominated for an award from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) is Cllr Katrina Faccenda.
The Labour councillor...
Number of intentional fires rise dramatically in Capital
The number of deliberate fires in the Capital has seen a dramatic rise, as the city found itself in the midst of a ‘gang...
Failure of communication on flat demolitions
There has been a failure of communication around the proposed demolition of two Edinburgh multi-storey blocks, according to city councillors.
Documents published two weeks ago...
Are arms length bodies a wasted opportunity?
What do Edinburgh Leisure (which does not guarantee a real living wage for staff) the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (which has hosted conferences for...
New tanning salon rules considered
Edinburgh tanning salons may have to follow a distinct set of licence conditions – including noise restrictions – under plans set to be considered...
Go ahead given for public consultation on safe drug consumption room for Edinburgh
A public consultation on a safe drug consumption room for Edinburgh has been approved, with the city’s health board chair saying that it would...
Call for ‘lifesaving’ social workers to stay
A ‘lifesaving’ social care team helping Edinburgh’s most vulnerable children must be saved from being dissolved, says an Edinburgh councillor.
The team, currently at the...
Council’s security staff to become council employees
Security staff who provide front of house assistance at three of the city centre council buildings will in future be directly employed by the...
Portobello clock to be restored after more than 20 years
A historic clock will be returned to Portobello’s high street after being out of commission for over 20 years.
Councillors agreed at Thursday’s finance committee...
Failings admitted over Tour de France
A senior council officer has admitted failings in Edinburgh’s handling of an agreement to host the start of the Tour de France in 2027.
But...
Edinburgh visitor levy delay rejected
Calls to delay the launch of part of the city’s visitor levy have been rejected, raising fears of a possible legal challenge.
National hospitality groups...
Edinburgh car club set to continue despite dip in public interest
Edinburgh’s car club is set to be continued for another five years, despite a dip in public interest, under plans going to city councillors...
Public consultation on safe injection site in Edinburgh set to launch
Public consultation on plans for a new safe drug consumption room in Edinburgh is set to get underway in early 2026, according to a...
Portobello clock restoration after 20 years
A public clock out of service for over 20 years could finally be restored under plans set to be considered by Edinburgh councillors.
The council-owned...
Proposal for in-house council security at City Chambers
Security services at Edinburgh Council’s headquarters and chambers are set to be brought in-house, according to a report set to be seen by councillors.
It...
Answers demanded on tram funding
Edinburgh residents deserve answers on how the city’s tram extension will be funded over 500 days after the Scottish Government ruled out support, according...
Tower block residents resigned to demolitions
Locals living in an Edinburgh tower block being considered for demolition say they are resigned to whatever decision the council makes on their future.
Council...
Stark figures show council housing challenge
Some 200 households with young people were accommodated in unsuitable accommodation by the council at the start of this month, according to a report...
Proposal for council commercial waste axed
A proposal to explore replacing private business waste collection with a single council-commissioned service has been struck down by Edinburgh councillors.
In January, Edinburgh’s Transport...
Councillors want action on tour buses and HGVs passing through Craighall
Action on tour buses and heavy goods vehicles passing through a neighbourhood due to a road closure has been asked for by Edinburgh councillors.
In...
Proposal to demolish two Edinburgh multi-storey blocks
Two Edinburgh multi-storey council housing blocks are being considered for demolition after costs for a planned refit have increased dramatically, according to city officers.
According...
Backtrack on student flat block ban
Plans for a ban on new dedicated student housing blocks have been abandoned by Edinburgh Council over concerns about the risks of lawsuits by...
Taxi driver granted licence amid legal complications
An Edinburgh taxi driver whose family fled Afghanistan when he was a child has been allowed to renew his licence despite a complicated legal...
The 2027 Tour de France will start in Edinburgh
The Tour de France will start in Edinburgh in 2027, after the signing of a host agreement was approved by councillors.
The go-ahead for the...
Verbally abusive Edinburgh taxi driver has licence suspended
An Edinburgh taxi driver who allegedly verbally abused a grieving pensioner in a funeral home after his card reader failed has had his licence...
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,...
Temporary licence granted for Oktoberfest to operate in Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh’s Oktoberfest has been given a temporary licence to operate in Princes Street Gardens this year.
Running from Friday, October 3 until Sunday, October 5,...
Three Edinburgh strip clubs granted licences
An Edinburgh strip club has been told to complete works to ensure strippers have a private and secure space to change as a condition...
Plans for jet ski safari tours shot down by councillors
An ‘incompetent’ attempt to launch jet ski safari tours in a busy shipping channel has been rejected by Edinburgh councillors.
The scheme would have seen...
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