www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:47:13 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:47:13 +0000 Dreghorn community celebrates as council purchases MOD homes /news/article/14310/dreghorn-community-celebrates-as-council-purchases-mod-homes Twelve households have celebrated becoming council tenants after the future of their homes was secured. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:32:00 +0000 Celebrate Bonfire Night safely /news/article/14309/celebrate-bonfire-night-safely Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses plans in place for Bonfire Night and encourages residents to celebrate safely. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:58:00 +0000 First unlicensed short term let operator fined in the Capital /news/article/14308/first-unlicensed-short-term-let-operator-fined-in-the-capital The first conviction against the operator of an unlicensed short term let (STL) has been secured in the capital. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +0100 Leader's Report /news/article/14307/leader-s-report Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:33:00 +0100 Housing Convener welcomes funding boost for affordable housing /news/article/14306/housing-convener-welcomes-funding-boost-for-affordable-housing Edinburgh’s Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron has welcomed an increase in funding for affordable housing. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:09:00 +0100 Help us to develop your future community /news/article/14305/help-us-to-develop-your-future-community Convener of our Planning Committee Cllr Joan Griffiths encourages residents get involved in plans to improve local communities. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:08:00 +0100 Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener reflects on World Homeless Day /news/article/14304/housing-homelessness-and-fair-work-convener-reflects-on-world-homeless-day Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron writes about the challenges facing Edinburgh, and the work being done to tackle them. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:21:00 +0100 Edinburgh unites to challenge poverty /news/article/14303/edinburgh-unites-to-challenge-poverty The Council Leader and campaigners have come together to call for action to challenge the injustice of poverty in Scotland’s capital. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0100 New community garden plot opens in Edinburgh /news/article/14302/new-community-garden-plot-opens-in-edinburgh Volunteers and community members gathered last week to celebrate the official opening of their plot at Jock Tamson’s Gairden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:38:00 +0100 Consultation on new active travel infrastructure in Fountainbridge begins /news/article/14301/consultation-on-new-active-travel-infrastructure-in-fountainbridge-begins We’re looking for your views on our plans to improve provision for walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and in the wider Fountainbridge area. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:00 +0100 Have your say on proposals for a new primary school and Common Good changes at Hunter’s Hall Park /news/article/14300/have-your-say-on-proposals-for-a-new-primary-school-and-common-good-changes-at-hunter-s-hall-park A consultation has opened on plans to build a new Greendykes Primary School and Early Years Centre as part of an enhanced community hub co-located with Jack Kane Centre Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:37:00 +0100 Recognition in COSLA's annual Excellence Awards /news/article/14299/recognition-in-cosla-s-annual-excellence-awards The Council has been selected as a finalist alongside other local authorities in this year’s COSLA Excellence Awards for its Construction Skills work in the ‘Improving in Partnership’ category. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:29:00 +0100 £3.5m development of Queensferry High Street begins /news/article/14298/-3-5m-development-of-queensferry-high-street-begins We’re investing millions to improve Queensferry High Street and the town centre for residents, businesses and visitors. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:01:00 +0100 Tour de France to deliver lasting legacy for Edinburgh /news/article/14297/tour-de-france-to-deliver-lasting-legacy-for-edinburgh Following a decision by the Culture and Communities Committee yesterday (Thursday 2 October), Councillors have approved a programme to deliver the benefits of hosting the prestigious event. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:14:00 +0100 Plans approved for Cables Wynd House and Linksview House upgrades /news/article/14296/plans-approved-for-cables-wynd-house-and-linksview-house-upgrades A planning application for the £69m retrofit of the two buildings, submitted by Collective Architecture, was approved by Development Management Sub-Committee on Wednesday (1 October). Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:47:00 +0100 Edinburgh wins gold at Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards /news/article/14295/edinburgh-wins-gold-at-keep-scotland-beautiful-awards As we mark Climate Week (29 September – 5 October), the Capital has been recognised for leadership in sustainability, biodiversity, and community green space excellence Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:33:00 +0100 Putting safety first at Young Driver 2025 /news/article/14294/putting-safety-first-at-young-driver-2025 Over 3,000 pupils from 30 schools across the Capital are attending Young Driver 2025 this week. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:33:00 +0100 Time capsule interred at North Bridge /news/article/14293/time-capsule-interred-at-north-bridge A time capsule has been interred at North Bridge to mark the project’s work for future generations. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:58:00 +0100 The fight against tax-evading city shops /news/article/14292/the-fight-against-tax-evading-city-shops City of Âé¶¹AV Finance and Resources Convener Cllr Mandy Watt writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:12:00 +0100 Cross-party statement on protests against refugees and asylum seekers /news/article/14291/cross-party-statement-on-protests-against-refugees-and-asylum-seekers Âé¶¹AV unequivocally condemns the violent protests that have been taking place against refugees and asylum seekers across the country. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:57:00 +0100