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Edinburgh landlord struck cannabis cultivation in flat
An Edinburgh private hire driver who kept his licence despite drug convictions has now been struck from the landlord register, meaning he can no...
Council removes four landlords from register
Edinburgh Council has removed four landlords from the Landlord Register at Monday's licensing sub-committee.
The names of four landlords - Ian Haig, David Bonnar, Muhammad...
Council says it has improved pedestrian crossing times in the capital
Some traffic signals in Edinburgh have been changed to give pedestrians more time to cross.
Timings of all individual pedestrian crossings have been checked and...
Tram passenger numbers increase again
Edinburgh’s trams carried 12.5 million passengers in 2025, marking an increase of 3.3 percent from 2024.
Almost 1.5 million passengers travelled on the tram in...
New coach parking under consideration
Councillors will consider plans to put dedicated coach pay-and-display parking in Edinburgh to keep buses from parking on city centre streets.
Under proposals by officers,...
Call for enquiry into costs of engaging services of police at public events
A call for an enquiry into whether Edinburgh Council is being charged more than other parts of Scotland for policing of public events has...
Increase in antisocial behaviour on Lothian buses
Antisocial behaviour on Lothian Buses has increased almost five percent in 2025 versus 2024 – despite incidents during Halloween and Bonfire Night dropping by...
First part of Council’s affordable housing agreement launched
THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has announced that the first part of its £350 million Framework Agreement to fund the delivery of new, affordable...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications which are of interest this...
Edinburgh councillors approve pay rise for some elected members
Edinburgh councillors approved a pay rise for 21 elected members but they spent most of the time for the debate arguing about the history...
Schools in Edinburgh will not get the World Cup holiday
Edinburgh councillors have voted against declaring 15 June a holiday in the capital as proposed by The Scottish Government.
This means that as the Scotland...
Council leader to take up issue of A-board with police
Police Scotland is to be reprimanded by the leader of Edinburgh Council after blocking a footpath with an advertising board.
Edinburgh Council’s leader said such a...
Council to ask Scottish Government for vape shop regulations
The council will ask The Scottish Government for powers to regulate vape shops after the Union Street fire in Glasgow, which is thought to...
Edinburgh councillors to vote on salary increases
Councillors will vote on possible increases in salaries for 21 elected members at the council meeting on Thursday.
Council tax is due to go...
Edinburgh schools may get the World Cup holiday
Pupils in Edinburgh could get a day off school for the World Cup bank holiday in June, if councillors agree.
The Scottish Government proposed the...
Ribbon cutting on new Leith cycle route
The City of Edinburgh Council today launched the latest phase of the Leith Connections cycle route and active travel infrastructure project.
The section launched today by the council...
Morningside councillor disputes code of conduct breach
A Morningside councillor says she rejects the decision of the Standards Commission to censure her, announced after a hearing last week.
The hearing found that...
Travel costs approved for councillors’ international travel
Councillors have approved around £12,000 in spending on international travel expenses for councillors and council officers.
Councillors in the Policy and Sustainability committee signed off...
Two Edinburgh councillors censured by the Standards Commission
Two city councillors, Neil Ross and Marie-Clair Munro were censured by the Standards Commission on Wednesday after a hearing held at the City Chambers....
Controversial waterside development approved
A controversial development on a ‘woodland oasis’ for an Edinburgh community has been signed off by a council committee.
Councillors at the city’s development management...
Fan zones considered for late opening
Licencees of fan zones in Edinburgh for the World Cup may be able to apply for similar late opening hours to pubs, according to...
Airport black cab fares may increase
Black cab fares from Edinburgh Airport may increase under plans going before Edinburgh councillors.
Next Monday’s regulatory committee meeting is set to consider launching a...
Planning permission for Royal Regiment of Scotland statue approved
Councillors have approved a statue which will be sited in West Princes Street Gardens to commemorate 20 years of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The...
Edinburgh Council will not pursue “uncollectable” millions
Almost £4.7million in debt deemed uncollectable in the last financial year will be written off by Edinburgh Council.
High on the list is £205,535 in...
Food delivery drivers say they are victims of crime
Although food delivery riders face violence, danger and theft while working in Edinburgh, a workers' rights group has offered help.
Workers’ Observatory polled a group...
Planning permission granted for Canonmills conversion
The council granted planning permission to convert a former hotel in Canonmills into serviced apartments.
A council committee voted on Wednesday to make the change,...
Failure to take enforcement action against rogue landlords criticised
A failure to spend more money on enforcement against rogue landlords has been criticised by both a campaign group and a councillor.
Several groups wanted...
Edinburgh private hire driver suspended for a month
One Edinburgh private hire driver has been suspended from driving for a month.
The driver was convicted of drug offences and cut a queue...
Councillors give permission for Orange Walk this summer
Councillors have given permission for a march to take place on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile this summer.
During Tuesday’s licensing meeting, councillors considered an application for...
Councillors felt uncomfortable with management of short term let
The manager of a short term let has been told to hire a professional management firm for the property after making "uncomfortable" remarks during...
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