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Pro-Palestine demonstration set to be rerouted to avoid protesters getting close to the tram...
A pro-Palestine demonstration is set to be rerouted to avoid protesters getting close to the tram line, after an emergency shutdown of power lines...
Toilet in City Chambers where man lay dead for six days not checked by...
A man lay dead inside a locked toilet in Edinburgh’s City Chambers for six days after security staff failed to check the area, it has...
Prevalence of disposable vapes in Edinburgh risks creating a ‘black market’ MSP warns
The prevalence of disposable vapes in Edinburgh risks creating a ‘black market’ in the Capital, an MSP has warned.
The comments follow a Local Democracy...
Edinburgh taxi driver set to have licence suspended following complaints
An Edinburgh taxi driver is set to have his licence suspended for a second time after allegedly shouting at a grieving elderly passenger in...
Edinburgh cab driver launches campaign to limit number of private hire vehicles in city
An Edinburgh taxi driver has gained 1,800 signatures for a campaign to cap the number of private hire cars in the city.
According to city...
Shops across Edinburgh still selling single use vapes despite ban
Shops across the Capital are still selling single use vapes – over a month after they were banned across the country.
The Local Democracy Reporting...
Edinburgh playpark repaired after safety issues
An Edinburgh playpark has been made safe after locals raised concerns about loose bolts and disconnected chains on equipment.
The playpark at Dalry Community Park...
Lothian Buses warns Edinburgh residents about free Ridacard scam
Lothian Buses has warned Edinburgh residents about a scam targeting city bus passengers.
According to the company, fraudsters on Facebook have been making posts claiming...
Council seeks Ross Bandstand events contractors
Edinburgh Council is seeking contractors to manage and run a new series of community events at the Ross Bandstand.
Under plans set out in February,...
Fares set to rise on Airlink 100 bus service
Fares are set to be hiked on a critical Edinburgh bus service operated by Lothian Buses after it was excluded from a network-wide fare...
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.
This week there are no major...
Unexplained death at Edinburgh City Chambers
A man has died in unexplained circumstances at Edinburgh City Chambers.
Police Scotland said emergency services responded on Monday to a report of an unresponsive...
New public toilets in the Meadows vandalised before opening to public
New public toilets in the Meadows have been vandalised before having a chance to be opened to the public.
The building hosting the toilets, off...
Visitor Levy Forum meets for the first time
As Edinburgh moves towards charging a Visitor Levy the new Visitor Levy Advisory Forum has met for the first time under its chair, Julie...
Edinburgh Council proposes 14 new polling places
A new polling place near Edinburgh Airport and another to avoid staff working in a portakabin with no flush toilet are among over a...
Edinburgh holiday hubs changes ‘not enough’
Changes to Edinburgh’s holiday hub scheme are a ‘step in the right direction’, but more needs to happen, according to a parent using the...
New boss appointed to run EICC
A new Chief Executive has been appointed at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) from existing staff.
Amanda Wrathall has been Sales and Marketing Director...
Edinburgh road to close until summer of 2028
A road in Edinburgh has been closed until summer 2028 as part of rebuilding works at a city high school.
The stretch of Craighall Road...
Another delay to Edinburgh bus lane trial announced
Another delay to a bus lane trial that has been pushed back for six years will mean ‘public transport will suffer’, a city councillor...
£55 million contract awarded for renovation works at Trinity Academy
A £55 million contract has been awarded for renovation works and the construction of a new building at an Edinburgh high school.
Belfast-based construction firm...
Waste consultations for some central Edinburgh streets
People living in a handful of city centre streets who say they were confused by a consultation form will be asked about their waste...
Call to axe Sheriffhall Roundabout support beaten
A push to axe the council’s support for a controversial upgrade to a congested city roundabout has been snuffed out by the city’s transport...
Election data shows incredibly tight race in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election
Labour and the Liberal Democrats were neck and neck at the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election, according to data released by the council.
Under the Single Transferrable Vote...
Tram staff routinely spat on and physically attacked according to trade union rep
Tram staff are routinely shouted at, spat on and physically attacked, according to a trade union representative, in behaviour the city’s transport boss branded...
Ambitious £35m redevelopment plan for George Street supported by councillors
An ambitious £35m redevelopment plan for George Street has been supported by councillors, as concerns were raised that securing funding for it might not...
Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart by-election candidates hit out at potholes
Voters in Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new councillor – with candidates concerned about the state of...
Limits on drink venues scrapped
New pubs, restaurants and off-licenses will not be prevented from selling alcohol due to too many of them being nearby, in a move a...
Edinburgh councillor calls for faster road action
Action on a dangerous Edinburgh road is welcome, but needs to be taken more quickly, according to a city councillor.
Early last month, an 80-year-old...
Bingo hall student flats decision delayed
A decision on whether to transform an old Edinburgh bingo hall into student flats has been pushed back by councillors.
Plans to convert the Club...
Questions asked over convicted landlord contracts
Councillors have raised questions over the due diligence carried out into the award of homeless housing contracts worth almost £8 million to a company...
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