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Driver warned after smoking inside taxi
A city taxi driver has been warned after being caught smoking in his cab three times and having a confrontation with another driver.
Councillors heard...
Scottish Government would not explain why the driver failed a PVG check
A private hire driver’s application has been held up after the Scottish Government refused to disclose to Police Scotland why he failed a PVG...
Former boxer approved for window cleaning licence despite conviction for domestic abuse
A former Edinburgh championship boxer who was convicted of domestic abuse after a campaign of harassment against his ex-partner, has been granted a window...
OPINION – Council budget – major decisions to protect frontline services
The Council Leader, Cllr Jane Meagher has written for The Edinburgh Reporter about the council's decision to increase spending in the capital in the...
Edinburgh “gangster” not allowed to become a registered landlord
An Edinburgh gangster who was found with £500,000 worth of heroin in his car has been again denied permission to become a landlord.
Paul MacAuley...
Edinburgh pub dodges penalties after underage drinking
When police arrived at The Terrace on Saughton Road, staff "ushered out" underage drinkers.
Police said that serious violence ensued, and in spite of this...
Former Social Club given serviced apartment green light
Plans to transform a shuttered social club into six serviced apartments have been approved by city councillors.
At Wednesday’s development management committee meeting developers explained...
Former RBS bank gets serviced apartment go-ahead
Councillors have approved the conversion of a closed bank building to 13 serviced apartments.
The former RBS branch sits on the corner of Bernard Street...
Tourist tax to fund Leith Links regeneration
The greenspace at Leith Links could be regenerated after a major funding boost from Edinburgh’s forthcoming visitor levy.
The levy - a “tourist tax” - is expected to raise tens...
This week’s planning news 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 newsagent loses alcohol licence
An Edinburgh newsagent which sold alcohol late on Hogmanay has lost its alcohol licence after failing to comply with council and police interventions.
At a...
Edinburgh nightclub warning over young people concerns
An Edinburgh nightclub has been slapped with a warning as police expressed concerns it was frequently over capacity and younger people may be going...
Green light for World Cup opening
Pubs and other licensed venues in Edinburgh can stay open until early morning to host World Cup matches, after a decision by the city’s...
Edinburgh pubs could be open in the early mornings during the World Cup
Pubs in Edinburgh could be open into the early morning hours to allow customers to watch World Cup matches, according to plans going before...
Local shopkeeper calls for crackdown on shoplifting
An Edinburgh shopkeeper has said more police action is needed and laws need to be changed in order to fight a surge in shoplifting...
Council tax may rise by 5% in Edinburgh
A draft budget published by Edinburgh Council shows that council tax may rise by 5% in the next financial year.
The increase would...
This week’s planning news 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 theft and shoplifting has increased
Shoplifting is up in Edinburgh as the latest crime stats show there were an average of 27 incidents a day during a six-month period...
Council lost out on revenue from LEZ – but did not contact DVLA
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) says that Edinburgh Council did not notify them about data inaccuracies. The city council said the absence...
Edinburgh council housing freeze will continue to next year
Edinburgh’s freeze on council house allocations will be extended to March 2027, as it has been revealed that 646 homeless people and households could...
Cramond Boardwalk built over Grangemouth to Granton gas main
Towards the end of 2024, Edinburgh Council commissioned Edinburgh Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT) to construct a boardwalk at Cramond.
It has since transpired that...
Lothian to explore free family travel
Edinburgh's bus company, Lothian, is to be asked to explore providing free bus travel for family and carers of patients at the Royal Hospital...
Council leader criticised over money “lost” from LEZ income
An SNP councillor has accused the council leader of being "clueless" about cash which has not been collected from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines...
Union says care home is being mismanaged
The GMB union says that the mismanagement at a council-run Edinburgh care home is putting the health and safety of residents at risk.
The union...
Income from parking was less than anticipated despite rates rise
An increase in parking charges has raised less income for the council than expected.
The city’s finance convener acknowledged that the city had earned less...
Permission granted for Orange Walk in Edinburgh this summer
Permission has been granted for an Orange Walk to take place in Edinburgh in June.
Edinburgh councillors at a licensing meeting approved the notification of...
Locals object to new multi-storey block planned in Leith
Leith locals have hit out at plans to build a five-storey block of flats in the car park of an Edinburgh hotel which they...
W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches
Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St...
Edinburgh responds to Glasgow councillor’s comments over housing underspend
Edinburgh’s Finance Convener has responded after Glasgow councillor Ruari Kelly said Glasgow Council would "happily" take on the £60m capital which Edinburgh has not...
Gym manager’s previous conviction unreported in licence application
Councillors heard that Steven Blackburn, manager of the Gym Group on Glasgow Road, failed to report a previous conviction during an application to renew...
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