Tag: The City of Edinburgh Council
EICC boss questioned over bonus
The Chief Executive of a council owned company has been questioned about his £72,280 bonus awarded last year.
Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICCO) Marshall Dallas was handed the sum on top...
Norman Irons 1941-2023
Norman Irons, CBE, who was the Rt Hon Lord Provost of the city of Edinburgh between 1992 and 1996, has died.
He was the first SNP Lord Provost, and one of only two SNP...
Councillor calls for a crackdown on Royal Mile shops
A crackdown on gift shops on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile operated in properties owned by the council has been backed by a city councillor who says they make him feel “embarrassed” when walking down the...
Gillespie Crescent – residents do not feel charitable
Residents of Gillespie Crescent fail to see why a development which involves the sale of charity-owned premises should make them feel at all charitable.
The development of the former Sight Scotland headquarters on Gillespie...
Council allocates millions to ensure fleet is LEZ compliant
The City of Edinburgh Council is to spend £55 million replacing over 1,000 vehicles to ensure its fleet is compliant with the city’s new Low Emission Zone.
The investment, agreed by councillors this week, will...
Calls for council to fix “deathtrap junction”
Charities Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have called for improvements at a busy junction in North Edinburgh, but the Transport Convener has told The Edinburgh Reporter "limited funds should be targeted where they...
Dalry Bridge lifted into place overnight
It was an important night for the Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route on Tuesday.
Contractors Balfour Beatty successfully lifted a precast concrete bridge beam into position over Dalry Road. The new part of...
New public campaign on women’s safety begins today
A new public campaign #RespectHerSpace was launched at the City Chambers in Edinburgh.
This approach was produced by The City of Edinburgh Council alongside partners, Police Scotland, NHS Lothian, the University of Edinburgh, and Edinburgh...
Blackhall Library to remain closed – for now
An Edinburgh library is to remain closed for the foreseeable future after it was discovered the ‘entire roof’ contains potentially dangerous crumbling concrete.
It comes as the council says inspections to determine which of its buildings contain...
Council contract failures missed due to lack of staff training
A “litany of failures” in the handling of a multi-million pound Edinburgh Council contract were not spotted for years because the officer who set it up left the organisation and then staff without the...
Taco Bell refused permission for a cheese melter
A new Taco Bell in the city centre will likely be refused permission to use a “cheese melter” amid fears that it could create unwanted smells for neighbours.
The Mexican fast food outlet has already been...
The City of Edinburgh Council declares a housing emergency
The City of Edinburgh Council has declared a housing emergency which is, at least in part, a call to The Scottish Government for more financial support.
On any one night in the Scottish capital...
All political parties on council call for social care services overhaul
Edinburgh Council’s five political parties will unite in a call to overhaul how social care services are funded and managed in the city in a move to improve financial transparency and put decision making...
Minute’s silence observed by the council in relation to Middle East
At a meeting of The City of Edinburgh Council on Thursday the Rt Hon Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, made a short statement on events in the Middle East, and led a one minute's silence...
Work on new active travel route begins
The Council is to begin work on a new active travel route between Pennywell Road roundabout and Gypsy Brae along Marine Drive and West Shore Road on Monday.
This is part of the Western Villages...
Plans lodged for rewilded land amid local campaign to stop development
Plans have been lodged to build homes in north Edinburgh on a plot of land which locals are fighting to stop from being redeveloped as it has become rewilded in the meantime.
The Western...
Edinburgh councillors discuss possible council tax freeze
The matter of The Scottish Government’s sudden proposal to freeze council tax announced recently by the First Minister at the SNP party conference was discussed by councillors under an emergency motion tabled by the...
Edinburgh is best in Scotland on climate action
Edinburgh has been ranked the best council in Scotland on climate action, according to research by Climate Action UK.
The City of Edinburgh Council was awarded an overall score of 58% making it fourth...
Apology issued for “technical issues” at Picardy Place
An advertising company which installed a “horrendously bright” advertising screen at Picardy Place has apologised for emitting “unacceptable levels of brightness” and said this was caused by “technical issues”.
Locals took to social media to discuss the...
Anger over council tax freeze
There is considerable anger in response to the announcement by the First Minister, Humza Yousaf that council tax next year will be frozen.
The Edinburgh Reporter understands that the Deputy First Minister is to meet...
Council threatens action over removal of Dundas plaque
The City of Edinburgh Council has said it will take legal action against descendants of Henry Dundas if they do not return a stolen plaque which claimed the controversial 18th century politician was responsible...
Benedetti to receive The Edinburgh Award
Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, The Festival Director of the Edinburgh International Festival and internationally acclaimed classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, CBE, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Edinburgh Award.
Since...
Council rejects permission for 5G mast in the Grange
Plans to site a 5G mast in the Grange have been refused after more than 300 local people objected.
Council planners ruled the 15-metre high pole could not be installed in The Grange as its...
Council to look into banning larger cars in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council has backed a call to explore banning Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) from parts of the city amid concern they are endangering pedestrians and creating potholes.
Green councillor Chas Booth said...
New bus gate operational in Leith from Wednesday
A new Edinburgh bus gate camera is being set up by Leith Links as part of more Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures being rolled out in the area this week.
Restricting traffic to buses, taxis and bicycles will...
Vaping in school bathrooms scares other pupils
Edinburgh schoolchildren are “too scared to go to the toilet” due to a growing number of kids vaping in bathrooms, a council meeting has heard.
Concerns over the affect of teen vaping on education and health...
Edinburgh councillor on the shortlist for national award
Cllr James Dalgleish who is the planning convener has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year by LGIU Scotland and CCLA.
He was elected in May 2022 at the age of 27, and...
Picardy Place bloopers continue
Picardy Place is the focus of a couple of bloopers this week in relation to matters which are under the control of the council.
The first is the siting of a lamppost in the...
Corstorphine – bus gate camera to start working again
The bus gate camera on Manse Road which is an integral part of the Corstorphine Connections scheme to reduce through traffic in the area is about to become live once more.
There have been...
Safety concerns over W Hotel plans for vehicle access in pedestrian area
Plans to allow taxis and coaches access to a busy Edinburgh city centre pedestrian area so that a new five-star hotel can “show off” celebrity guests have sparked “serious safety concerns”.
The W Hotel wants...
