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Claims of CCWEL works “devastating” Roseburn businesses
Businesses in Roseburn say the construction of the new cycle route called City Centre West East Link (CCWEL) has brought about a dramatic drop in...
Freedom of the City proposed for Ukrainian President and Kyiv Mayor
When The City of Edinburgh Council meets on Thursday it will be the final meeting of the current administration and councillors will use the...
Fewer buildings at risk now than ten years ago
According to new figures released today by The City of Edinburgh Council, only two Category ‘A’ listed buildings will remain ‘at risk’ in the...
Edinburgh Council to consider Orange Walks and other processions
Orange walks may be allowed to go ahead in Edinburgh later this year for the first time since 2019.
Applications for three Protestant parades through...
Bus Station has a new information management system
Edinburgh Bus Station has unveiled its new, state-of-the-art bus station management system, transforming the passenger experience for those travelling to and from Edinburgh.
The management...
Temporary library to open at The Fort in Leith
The temporary library service for Leith which will be provided at The Fort Community Centre will open to customers on Tuesday.
The gym hall space...
Edinburgh council to survey high rise blocks all over the city
The City of Edinburgh Council is to undertake a £1.8 million survey of high rises across the city as part of its plans to...
Dunard Centre – still looking to plug a £15 million hole in the budget
Further finance has been agreed for the new £75 million Dunard Centre to be built in the city centre.
At a meeting of the Edinburgh...
Partnership approach to tackling anti-social behaviour in south west Edinburgh
Police Scotland have been working with local partners to tackle anti-social behaviour following an increase in incidents linked with youth gatherings at Sighthill Public...
Cammo Greenbelt – decision will be determined by Scottish Ministers following midnight appeal
Plans for 500 houses to be built on protected greenbelt land in west Edinburgh will now be determined by Scottish Government ministers.
It comes after...
Schools energy bills to rise by more than 50 per cent
Energy bills payable for schools in Edinburgh are set to soar by more than 50 per cent this year as rising gas and electricity...
Proposals to review school catchment being considered
Further delays to the construction of Edinburgh’s first Gaelic language high school could trigger a catchment review of one of the capital’s biggest and...
Spokes launches election manifesto for safe cycling in Edinburgh
Spokes publishes its election manifesto promoting safe cycling in Edinburgh.
Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign, is a non party-political voluntary organisation, founded in 1977. The body...
Council to raise council tax by three per cent to fund £1 billion budget
Council tax in Edinburgh will rise by three per cent from April, as part of a budget which has agreed spending of more than £1...
Bowing out in the manner to which we have become accustomed – Cllr Gordon...
Cllr Gordon Munro is resigning as Leith councillor at the May elections following almost two decades as an elected member.
He has entertained as...
Edinburgh becomes first short term let control zone
Short term lets in Edinburgh will soon require planning permission as the council bids to crack down on the number of properties let out...
Plans to create George Street restaurant refused
Plans to turn the Paperchase stationery store on George Street into a restaurant have been narrowly refused by councillors amid fears over a loss of...
Council announces that three city libraries will reopen soon
Three of the city's libraries which have been used as test centres will reopen as libraries once more in gradual steps beginning on 31...
Edinburgh libraries used as test centres will reopen soon
Edinburgh libraries repurposed as Coronavirus test centres during the pandemic are set to reopen to the public, the council has confirmed.
Negotiations to return three out...
List of SNP candidates announced for 2022 council election in Edinburgh
The 21 Edinburgh SNP candidates for the council elections have been announced today, forming a team that current SNP Council Leader Adam McVey describes...
Trams to Newhaven progressing through Leith
Trams to Newhaven offered an update on the project to extend the line to Newhaven which is due for completion next spring.
As we...
Council confirms venue for Edinburgh election count
Following accounts earlier in the week that the City of Edinburgh Council might use the new Meadowbank Sports Centre as a venue for the...
Council to act on parking in Cockburn Street after SOS Cockburn Street campaign
The City of Edinburgh Council says it will tighten “confusing” parking rules on a partly-pedestrianised city centre street where vehicles blocking the pavement have...
Council elections 2022 – Labour launch their election campaign
Edinburgh City Council’s Labour group leader has pledged to fight cuts to services, invest £700 million in council homes and protect Lothian Buses as the...
Council election count may be held at new Meadowbank
The new Meadowbank Sports Centre is set to host the vote count for this year’s council election.
At a meeting last week, council leader Adam...
Planners refuse permission for flats on St Crispin’s site
Plans to demolish a former Edinburgh school and build nearly 50 flats in its place have been thrown out by councillors following a wave...
Council backed campaign will offer advice and help with rising energy bills
New energy campaign offers residents advice and support with bills
Edinburgh residents who may be struggling with rising energy costs are being offered advice and...
Workplace Parking Levy will not be introduced in Edinburgh until after the election
Charges for workplace parking will not be introduced in Edinburgh before May’s local election, the council’s transport convener has confirmed.
From next month, The Scottish...
Council destroys children’s play dens in Queensferry
Children and park users in South Queensferry are furious after council workers wielding chainsaws attacked a cherished sanctuary and play park.
Station Road park is...
John Swinney names skiff built by pupils at Castlebrae Community High School
The pupil-built skiff was recently completed at Castlebrae Community High School, after six years or so of hard work. Today the boat was...
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