www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:25:24 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:25:24 +0000 New criteria for Holiday Hubs unveiled with applications for the next academic session now open /news/article/14249/new-criteria-for-holiday-hubs-unveiled-with-applications-for-the-next-academic-session-now-open The Council has reinforced its commitment to its highly valued Holiday Hubs. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:27:00 +0100 New public toilets open in Queensferry /news/article/14248/new-public-toilets-open-in-queensferry New public toilets are now open at Queensferry’s Hawes Pier for use by residents and visitors to the area. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:28:00 +0100 Plans submitted to transform city’s iconic Cables Wynd House and Linksview House /news/article/14247/plans-submitted-to-transform-city-s-iconic-cables-wynd-house-and-linksview-house Сòòò½APP’s retrofit project has taken a major step forward this month with the submission of a planning application by Collective Architecture. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:24:00 +0100 Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election result announced /news/article/14246/fountainbridge-craiglockhart-by-election-result-announced The Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election result has been announced at Waverley Court. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:38:00 +0100 George Street and First New Town project passes crucial milestone /news/article/14245/george-street-and-first-new-town-project-passes-crucial-milestone A full design for the George Street and First New Town project, has been approved by the Transport and Environment Committee. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:47:00 +0100 Over 1,100 Edinburgh Primary School children take to the stage at the Usher Hall for the Edinburgh 900 Big Sing event /news/article/14244/over-1-100-edinburgh-primary-school-children-take-to-the-stage-at-the-usher-hall-for-the-edinburgh-900-big-sing-event On Friday 20 June, over 1,100 children from 22 City of Edinburgh primary schools joined together for the Edinburgh 900 Big Sing event at the prestigious Usher Hall. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:14:00 +0100 Edinburgh's economy outperforms London's /news/article/14243/edinburgh-s-economy-outperforms-london-s The value of goods and services produced in Edinburgh per head of population has surpassed London’s for the first time, according to economic data recently published by the ONS. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:03:00 +0100 Leader welcomes positive outlook for Edinburgh's economy /news/article/14242/leader-welcomes-positive-outlook-for-edinburgh-s-economy Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in the Evening News today to welcome positive news for Edinburgh's economy. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:51:00 +0100 Council secures new tourism office for Edinburgh's Royal Mile /news/article/14241/council-secures-new-tourism-office-for-edinburgh-s-royal-mile Edinburgh's visitor information centre at 249 High Street has been secured for the next 25 years. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:38:00 +0100 Edinburgh recognised at the Scottish Transport Awards 2025 /news/article/14240/edinburgh-recognised-at-the-scottish-transport-awards-2025 Edinburgh received six accolades last week at the annual Scottish Transport Awards in Glasgow. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:51:00 +0100 Countdown begins for the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election /news/article/14239/countdown-begins-for-the-fountainbridge-craiglockhart-by-election There are only three days to go until the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election on Thursday, June 26. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:11:00 +0100 Pride Edinburgh /news/article/14238/pride-edinburgh The annual Pride Edinburgh march takes place this weekend in what is Scotland's longest running celebration of diversity. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:51:00 +0100 Schools in Edinburgh adopt Scottish Government guidance on school uniforms /news/article/14237/schools-in-edinburgh-adopt-scottish-government-guidance-on-school-uniforms Last week, Councillors agreed at Education, Children and Families Committee that the Scottish Government guidance on school uniform will apply to all City of Edinburgh Council schools. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:41:00 +0100 Community based charities invited to apply to £275,000 fund /news/article/14236/community-based-charities-invited-to-apply-to-275-000-fund Small Edinburgh charities struggling with rising costs and loss of income are being encouraged to apply to the council for emergency support. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:29:00 +0100 Floral Clock celebrates 200 years of braille /news/article/14235/floral-clock-celebrates-200-years-of-braille The Lord Provost has officially opened the newly completed Floral Clock in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:00 +0100 Lord Provost congratulates those names in King's Honours list /news/article/14234/lord-provost-congratulates-those-names-in-king-s-honours-list Edinburgh's Lord Provost has congratulated all those named in the King's Birthday Honours list, including former Council employee Frank Donoghue. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:52:00 +0100 Ratho nursery pupils enjoy Julia Donaldson adventure /news/article/14233/ratho-nursery-pupils-enjoy-julia-donaldson-adventure Ratho primary and nursery pupils were treated to a special reading from Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler at Ratho Library on Wednesday (11 June). Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:50:00 +0100 Lord Provost pays tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer /news/article/14232/lord-provost-pays-tribute-to-sir-geoff-palmer The Lord Provost pays tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer, following the announcement on Friday of his death. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:25:00 +0100 Leader's Report - June 2025 /news/article/14230/leader-s-report-june-2025 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:37:00 +0100 Taking big steps towards solving housing emergency /news/article/14229/taking-big-steps-towards-solving-housing-emergency Councillor Mandy Watt, Depute Leader and Finance and Resources Convener, writes in the Evening News today. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0100