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Waterloo Place to be partially closed for three months
Waterloo Place – a major artery in Edinburgh's city centre – is set to be closed for around three months while a £3m sewer...
Fringe 2026 – the cast of Mythos: Ragnarok – unleashed!
The Norse gods descended on Edinburgh as the cast of Mythos: Ragnarök unleashed epic wrestling poses, battle-ready stances and larger-than-life characters upon Cockburn Street's mighty stairway.
Following...
Edinburgh University report recommends “citizens assembly” on AI
A report from the University of Edinburgh has called on the UK government to create a "citizens assembly" to discuss issues of AI and...
Edinburgh by-elections – political parties assembling candidates
There will be two by-elections in Edinburgh later in the summer after councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell submitted their resignations to the council...
Police agree “outline plan” for Edinburgh Taxi Outing
Police have agreed an "outline plan" with the organisers of the Edinburgh Taxi Outing to run the event along its planned route after discussions...
Edinburgh councillor becomes junior minister in new cabinet
The former leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh council, and recently elected MSP for Edinburgh Southwestern, Simita Kumar, is now a junior minister...
Braid Estate residents issue call to maintain Quiet Route measures
Residents in the Braid Estate have called for Edinburgh Council to maintain the Quiet Route implemented in the area, as councillors will vote next...
Councillor brands Council’s Westfield Court handling “ethical and moral failure”
A Councillor described Edinburgh Council’s handling of a troubled Gorgie block of flats as an “ethical and moral failure” during a meeting with residents...
Craigmillar cleaning up with new campaign on litter
A new campaign has been established in Craigmillar incorporating a new collaboration with the internationally renowned charity, Paws on Plastic.
Keep Craigmillar Clean will bring...
Edinburgh recipients in the New Year Honours list
The 2025 New Year Honours have been announced and there are many people who live or work in Edinburgh.
The list includes: Ann Budge, former...
Remembering the fallen on Remembrance Sunday in Edinburgh
A ceremony was held on the Royal Mile earlier today at the Stone of Remembrance.
The official party laid wreaths to remember members of...
Five things you need to know today
Demolition at 50 Gillespie Crescent
Monday is the last day to make comment on the fresh application to demolish the Sight Scotland building in...
Pedestrian injured on St John’s Road
Reports are coming in of a pedestrian having been injured St John's Road in a crash involving a car this lunchtime.
An ambulance from Scottish...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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