www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:23:06 +0000 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:23:06 +0000 New affordable housing development taking shape in Edinburgh /news/article/14259/new-affordable-housing-development-taking-shape-in-edinburgh Photos released today show work is well underway on the Wester Hailes development, marking a key step forward in the Council’s long-term vision to transform the area. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:59:00 +0100 "There’s plenty of work behind the festival scenery" /news/article/14258/-there-s-plenty-of-work-behind-the-festival-scenery- Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Margaret Graham looks ahead to August and champions the behind-the-scenes efforts in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:24:00 +0100 Ali Bowden, the first Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature, to receive the Edinburgh Award 2025 /news/article/14257/ali-bowden-the-first-director-of-edinburgh-unesco-city-of-literature-to-receive-the-edinburgh-award-2025 The first Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Ali Bowden has been selected to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award 2025. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:39:00 +0100 Summertime Streets changes to begin next week /news/article/14256/summertime-streets-changes-to-begin-next-week With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our city centre streets operate between Thursday 24 July and Sunday 7 September 2025. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:31:00 +0100 Juniper Green tennis courts open following community-driven renovations /news/article/14255/juniper-green-tennis-courts-open-following-community-driven-renovations Tennis courts in Juniper Green have opened following state-of-the-art renovations worth £100k, thanks to a major fundraising drive by the local tennis club. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:03:00 +0100 Edinburgh to launch innovation team to help reduce poverty and reach net zero /news/article/14254/edinburgh-to-launch-innovation-team-to-help-reduce-poverty-and-reach-net-zero Edinburgh is one of 18 new local authorities joining the international Bloomberg Philanthropies i-team initiative, which provides support and expertise to tackle pressing local challenges. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:11:00 +0100 Have your say on the future of affordable housing in Edinburgh /news/article/14253/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-affordable-housing-in-edinburgh ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ is inviting residents and stakeholders to take part in a consultation on the city’s Affordable Housing Policy (AHP). Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:29:00 +0100 Visitor Levy Advisory Forum forms in Edinburgh /news/article/14252/visitor-levy-advisory-forum-forms-in-edinburgh Newly appointed Chair Julie Ashworth has selected 12 Edinburgh individuals to form the city's first Visitor Levy Advisory Forum. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:05:00 +0100 Share your views on Firework Control Zones for 2025 /news/article/14251/share-your-views-on-firework-control-zones-for-2025 A consultation on Firework Control Zones (FCZ) for autumn 2025 in Edinburgh is now underway. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:41:00 +0100 Celebrating diversity and equality /news/article/14250/celebrating-diversity-and-equality ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ expresses its support for Disability Pride Month. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:00 +0100 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 ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™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