Tag: The City of Edinburgh Council
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...
Council will uplift flammable materials for free ahead of Bonfire Night
Residents living in parts of Edinburgh which were affected by anti social behaviour on bonfire night will be offered free bulky waste uplifts, in a bid to clear the streets of items which could...
Pop up cinema in Edinburgh this autumn
Community Cinema Hubs Project showing films all over Edinburgh.
A new Local Cinema film programme has been rolled out this autumn with films including Ken Loach's The Old Oak being screened in seven community cinemas...
Police warn against reopening public toilets
Police have warned Edinburgh Council against re-opening much-needed public toilets near the city centre over fears they would attract criminality and anti-social behaviour.
Toilets at Nicolson Square were one of ten which were closed in...
STL licence refused despite claims it would not be a party flat
An Edinburgh cabbie living in one of the city’s most expensive postcodes has been refused permission to use his garage as a short-term let – despite arguing it would not become a “party flat”.
The council...
Contribute to the Leith Links consultation
People in Edinburgh are invited to contribute their views on the creation of a new outdoor city skatepark as plans to transform a derelict bowling green begin to take shape.
A council consultation on making Leith...
Planning permission granted to convert former bowling club into home on appeal
An Edinburgh couple’s controversial plan to turn a former bowling club into a family home has been given the go-ahead after a planning row with furious neighbours who wanted the space to become a...
Council firms up plans for enforcement of short term lets
Edinburgh Council has set out how it plans to enforce the new licensing rules in respect of short-term lets. But the council has admitted it has no powers of its own to force people...
Stop Rosebank protest in Edinburgh
Friends of the Earth Edinburgh protested against the approval for Rosebank outside the UK Government building on Sibbald Walk on Saturday.
Crowds gathered to protest against the Rosebank Oilfield approval at the UK Government Building...
Council weeding out herbicides in the capital
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate based weedkillers in the city’s parks in what is regarded as a first in Scotland.
All political parties were in broad agreement...
Five things you need to know today
Full council meeting
A meeting of all 63 councillors will be held at the City Chambers today beginning at 10am.
It is always interesting to read the questions which councillors put to the various conveners,...
