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Webcasting of three Edinburgh Council meetings saved
The online broadcasting of Edinburgh Council meetings will remain unchanged after councillors said the costs required to keep webcasting three committees was worth it.
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New Portobello toilets set for approval
Plans to open new public toilets for Portobello, which would see the existing public toilets off Pipe Lane shut, are set to be approved...
Council chooses new cycle hire provider
The council has chosen Voi Technology UK Ltd as the preferred provider for Edinburgh’s trial cycle hire scheme.
Voi, along with the other companies...
Name of new cycle hire company to be announced on Monday
The council will announce the name of the new operator of the city's new cycle hire scheme on Monday afternoon.
It is expected that the...
Straiton Park and Ride loses all Lothian buses
All Lothian Bus services at a park and ride to the south of Edinburgh will be withdrawn from next month, it has been announced.
The...
Edinburgh council may stop broadcasting some meetings online to save money
Edinburgh council may stop broadcasting some meetings online under plans city officers say would save around £6,000 a year.
Some committees have been broadcast live...
Nine areas in Edinburgh set to have fireworks bans for Bonfire Night
Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night.
Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the...
Edinburgh slots parlour loses planning appeal
Plans by a casino company for a new 24-hour slots parlour in an Edinburgh neighbourhood have been dashed after an appeal against the refusal...
Edinburgh tanning salon threatened with licence revocation
An Edinburgh tanning salon has been threatened with the loss of its operating licence if it does not address neighbours’ concerns about excessive noise.
Residents...
Edinburgh Council letting policy suspended until December
A decision by Edinburgh Council to suspend council housing allocations for everyone except the most vulnerable will be extended to December of this year, after...
Murrayfield ice arena has licence curtailed after hosting bare-knuckle boxing event
A bare-knuckle boxing event at the Murrayfield Ice Arena which left two fighters in hospital has led to the venue’s licence being altered.
In July,...
Dealing with homelessness during the Fringe
Thousands of households in Edinburgh face homelessness every night, and the council has a statutory duty to find suitable temporary accommodation for all.
Shelter...
Edinburgh Council faces an ‘impossible task’ on homelessness without more support
Edinburgh Council faces an ‘impossible task’ on homelessness without more government support, a major housing charity has warned.
Councillors are set to vote next week...
Edinburgh Council agrees private hire survey
A survey to determine whether there are too many private hire cars in Edinburgh has been approved by Edinburgh councillors.
It comes after a group...
Covid-era traffic safety and calming measures decision delayed
A decision on making Covid-era traffic safety and calming measures in the east of Edinburgh permanent has been delayed.
Councillors on Thursday said they were...
Number of taxi licences in Edinburgh set to be reviewed
According to council papers published ahead of a meeting of the Regulatory Committee on Friday, council officers have completed a procurement process for a...
Gambling parlour appeals planning denial
A high street gambling parlour in an Edinburgh neighbourhood is chasing an appeal after it was denied planning permission.
Merkur Slots, which already has slots...
Edinburgh housing allocations suspension in place to 2027
Edinburgh is set to extend the suspension of its council housing allocation policy until March 2027, as it tries to build up a larger...
Why is this busy bus stop closed in August?
Questions are being asked as to why The City of Edinburgh Council has closed a bus stop outside The Cameo this month for the...
Edinburgh road changes made during Covid set to become permanent
Road changes made in the east of Edinburgh during Covid look set to be made permanent next week, after councillors were urged to set...
Objections over Fringe venue without planning permission
Edinburgh locals have questioned how much control the city council has over building works after construction on a major Fringe venue was started without...
Edinburgh golf club faces the wrath of local residents
An Edinburgh golf club is facing the wrath of local residents over plans for a giant net locals say will block views of the Forth.
Bruntsfield...
Mega city centre hotel gets development contributions slashed
A 673-room hotel development off Princes Street is set to get a £75,000 cut in payments towards tram infrastructure after an error in calculation.
Hotel...
Plans to transform Edinburgh factory into 28 townhouses set to be approved
Plans to transform a historic Edinburgh factory into 28 townhouses are set to be approved by Edinburgh councillors.
The production block on the Madelvic House...
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme is set to launch in August despite delay concerns
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme is still set for a ‘soft launch’ in August, despite concerns that it would be delayed and with no operator...
Business worry over Dalry road closures
An Edinburgh business owner has said he could be forced to move over planned road changes in Dalry which will see a number of streets...
Locals asked to share views on a new skate park at West Pilton
Edinburgh locals are being asked to share their views on a new skate park at West Pilton.
On July 29, the Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace...
24 room HMO in Minto Street granted new licence
A 24-room HMO has been ordered to provision extended kitchen facilities for its homeless tenants in order to get its licence back.
The House in...
Private hire driver who sexually assaulted woman has licence suspended by Council
A private hire driver who sexually assaulted a woman he delivered a takeaway to has had his licence suspended by Edinburgh Council.
Usama Yaseen, 27, has...
£1.2m contract to wind and maintain clocks around Edinburgh
Edinburgh will spend up to £1.2 million over the next two years to wind and maintain clocks around the city.
Some 27 public clocks are...
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