Tag: The Edinburgh Reporter
Council can consult on Visitor Levy legislation very soon
The commencement date of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act has been confirmed as Friday 20 September 2024. This will allow The City of Edinburgh Council to consult on the way it will work in Edinburgh shortly...
Councillors choose new group leaders
The group of Scottish Green councillors on The Cuty of Edinburgh Council have elected Cllrs Susan Rae and Chas Booth as their new group co-conveners at their AGM on Monday. Cllrs Rae and Booth...
Plans for summer events in Princes Street Gardens – maybe
The Culture & Communities Committee will hear about council plans to use the Ross Bandstand and raise some much needed income in the process.
In brief, the plans are that it will be left...
Castle crowned top Instagram destination
Edinburgh Castle has been crowned Scotland’s "most Instagrammable" tourist destination, according to a new study.
The fortress has a staggering 723,165 posts featuring its hashtag on the social media platform, ahead of Glencoe with 607,634...
Phasing out funded commuter nursery places is “only option”
Phasing-out funded childcare places in private Edinburgh nurseries for people living in neighbouring local authorities “may be harsh” but is the only option under “dramatic” cuts, the council’s education convener has said.
Education Convener Cllr...
Bowls Midlothian urge clubs to sign up for radical new format
In a bold move to re-define the landscape of bowls and usher in a new era Bowls Midlothian have looked to Australia for inspiration and announced the launch of the Bowls Midlothian under-35 Ultimate...
Chambers ‘not safe for disabled people’ as councillor moves out
An Edinburgh councillor says she has been forced to stop working in the City Chambers as it is “not safe for disabled people”.
Kayleigh O’Neill, who is a wheelchair user, revealed she has moved into...
Costs of short term let legal actions revealed
The City of Edinburgh Council spent nearly £400,000 defending their short-term let policies which were eventually declared unlawful after two court cases in twelve months.
The costs were revealed in a Freedom of Information request...
Scottish councils warn of bankruptcy and spending cuts
Almost a quarter of councils in Scotland warn of effective bankruptcy, as every single council is planning spending cuts to services, affecting millions of people.
New research out today from Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) Scotland...
Permanent protection is approved for trees on housing site
Edinburgh councillors have narrowly voted in favour of permanently protecting trees on a site earmarked for housing – despite fears the move could lead to the council being sued by landowners.
Campaigners fighting to save self-formed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
School pupils celebrate the North Bridge
Pupils, families and teachers gathered on Wednesday to hear readings by pupils from two books, which have been developed as part of the North Bridge Refurbishment Arts Legacy and Community Benefits Programme.
Pupils have...
RAAC – update on schools in Edinburgh
Schools which are affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight construction material that was used in the construction of some public buildings between the 1950s and 1990s.
It was mostly used mostly...
Council asks Holyrood for cash to fix crumbling concrete
Edinburgh City Council has called on the Scottish Government to stump up cash needed to fix crumbling school roofs, as councillors fear vital services could face cuts if funding is not provided.
The discovery of...
Council leader queried over short term let comments
The leader of Edinburgh Council has been criticised after he apparently backed a further delay to the introduction of the city’s short-term let licensing scheme.
Holiday let hosts have until 1 October to lodge an...
Council introduces tenants at Waverley Court
The council's working offices at Waverley Court on Market Street have large unused spaces where workers have not returned to the office.
To combat this, some areas are now being let out to third...
‘No cold calling’ zones to be expanded
Signs to ward off doorstep cold callers are preventing nearly £400,000 being lost to scammers, the council says.
The city’s ‘no cold calling zones’ aim to reduce the number of people falling victim to rogue...
Book – Demarco’s Edinburgh
A new book, Demarco's Edinburgh, will be launched at an event next week telling tales of the racehorse winnings which paid for seed capital for the first festival, and a scoop interview with David...
Leith controlled parking zone effective from Monday
The controlled parking zone in Leith will be operational on Monday. The area includes Leith Walk, Pilrig, Leith and North Leith. Parking permits for residents are already on sale online.
The new controls will mean...
Five things you need to know today
New commission for National Museums Scotland
Climate change and fashion are combined in the latest exciting commission by the National Museum of Scotland which incorporates horsehair and nettles from Highgrove, the private residence of the...
Finding Greyfriars Bobby – the film star
The cremated remains of the Skye Terrier who starred in the 1961 Disney movie about Greyfriars Bobby were commemorated on Friday and placed in the custody of Greyfriars Kirk where a casket is now...
Council approves the updated design for George Street and First New Town project
The council's Transport and Environment Committee have approved the next version of the designs for George Street which is the one the council will now proceed on to the next stage.
As we confirmed...
Edinburgh International Festival – festival first for Benedetti
This year is the first that Nicola Benedetti has been in charge of the event as Festival Director.
As a celebrated violinist she knows a great deal about music and the arts, but she...
Still no long-term housing plans for Ukrainians on cruise ship
No plans have been made to move displaced Ukrainians living on a cruise ship in Edinburgh into proper housing, as the council warns a failure to arrange long-term accommodation for refugees could leave many...
Drinks balcony refused at Caley Picture House
The Edinburgh Wetherspoon’s bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.
The council refused to grant planning permission over fears the changes would ruin the character of the former Lothian Road...
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