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Cost-saving measures to help resolve a shortfall in libraries budget
Edinburgh libraries once threatened with closure have been saved for the foreseeable future under new cost-saving plans approved by councillors.
The city’s libraries will see...
Green councillors elect a new co-leader
Green councillors have elected a new co-leader who wants ‘more than shallow promises’ from the city’s administration for Edinburgh’s most vulnerable.
Councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill, who...
Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed to reduce stigma toward pupils
Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion and decreasing stigma towards pupils.
Officers have suggested new names for St...
Gorgie student housing to become temporary accommodation
A student housing block in the Capital is set to be transformed into temporary accommodation under a planning application put forward by Edinburgh Council.
ELS...
Action needed to control busking in the capital councillor warns
Action is needed to control busking in the Capital, a councillor has warned, as it emerged new rules for performers have been delayed beyond the...
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.
Some of the applications which are...
Road closures announced for Robbie Williams concert at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Robbie Williams will be appearing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 31 May 2025.
Doors open at 4:00 PM, with the show expected to...
More than twenty Edinburgh roads to have speed limit reduced from 40mph to 30mph
From Monday June 9, a series of speed reduction measures will be implemented in locations across Edinburgh.
The changes will be made to more than...
Edinburgh Council explores cutting free parking
Free parking on holidays in the capital could be ended in a bid to increase funding for ‘lifeline’ Edinburgh bus services.
Currently, parking is free...
City mobility plan passed despite concerns
A new scheme to prioritise Edinburgh infrastructure projects has been approved by councillors, despite some of them holding concerns over several issues.
The new City...
Edinburgh Marathon road closures start tonight and continue through weekend
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival kicks off this weekend, with road closures starting today, Friday 23rd May and continuing through Sunday 25th May.
These closures...
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 is a pre...
Greens claim success over congestion charge proposal
Edinburgh will explore a congestion charge following a proposal introduced by the Green group on the council.
A Green amendment at the council’s transport committee...
Edinburgh Council explores congestion charge for cars entering capital
Edinburgh is to explore bringing in a congestion charge for cars entering the capital, over 20 years after a similar proposal was defeated at...
Electric cycle hire scheme for Edinburgh given the go-ahead
A new electric cycle hire scheme for Edinburgh has been given the go-ahead.
Councillors unanimously supported the scheme which is set to have hire bikes...
Artisan Real Estate welcomes Caledonian Brewery planning consent
Artisan Real Estate is to progress with the homes-led transformation of the former Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, Edinburgh following planning approval by The City...
Development on site of former Caledonian Brewery approved
The site of the historic former Caledonian Brewery is set to become a 168-flat development with just two parking spaces after plans were approved by...
Parking charges should be increased to fund essential bus services
Parking charges should be increased in parts of the city centre to fund essential bus services in the capital, according to an Edinburgh councillor.
Liberal...
Edinburgh cab drivers given one-year reprieve from needing to sell off old vehicles
Cab drivers in Edinburgh have been given a one-year reprieve from possibly needing to sell off their old vehicles.
Councillors voted on Monday to approve...
Steps to be taken to reduce impact of fighter jet flypasts over Edinburgh
A new register could allow concerned locals to be notified before fighter jet flypasts over the capital.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo told councillors at...
Council plans to buy homes and flats to tackle RAAC issues
Edinburgh Council is planning to buy 17 homes and flats in the capital in order to tackle issues with a dangerous type of concrete...
Plans announced for table and chair permit extensions
Businesses in Edinburgh are set to be able to apply to use tables and chairs on the pavement for longer during the day.
At present,...
Fire risk residents demand answers
Shocked residents at an Edinburgh block of flat are demanding answers after it emerged fire risks at the 1950s building are only now being...
Date set for Edinburgh by-election
A by-election for the seat of late Labour councillor Val Walker will be held on Thursday, 26 June, it has been announced.
Cllr Walker, who...
Community council lodges complaint to Edinburgh Council
The New Town and Broughton Community Council has lodged a formal complaint with The City of Edinburgh Council in relation to a planning decision...
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,...
Councillors set to approve Merchiston development despite multiple objections
A 168 flat development in Merchiston with two parking spaces is set to be approved by councillors – despite over 150 objections from members...
New Edinburgh bike hire scheme to run from August
A new bike hire scheme will be launched in the capital by August to replace a version that collapsed almost four years ago.
Edinburgh Council...
Trading standards officials in Edinburgh lack funds to tackle vape ban
Trading standards officials in Edinburgh have warned that they lack extra funding to tackle enforcement of the upcoming single use vapes ban.
In a report...
Traffic bans on several Edinburgh city centre streets to be made permanent
Traffic bans on several city centre streets are to be made permanent after being trialled over the past year and a half.
During Covid, the...
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