New phase of Leith Connections completed amidst positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling
A new active travel route from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street was officially opened today by the Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson.
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Leader's Report - March 2026
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.
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Edinburgh Libraries celebrate Scotland regional win at The British Book Awards
Libraries across Edinburgh are celebrating after being recognised at the prestigious Library of the Year Award at The British Book Awards 2026.
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Notice of the Scottish Parliament election published
An official Notice of Election was published today (March 16), marking the start of the formal process of the Scottish Parliament election, which will take place on May 7.
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Launching Travelling Gallery鈥檚 2026 programme is the group exhibition 'real-time friction'
Published on behalf of Travelling Gallery.
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Mobile phones in schools consultation shows broad support for restrictions during the school day
A six-week consultation, which closed on 2 March, has seen high engagement, with almost 14,000 responses from parents/carers, pupils and school staff.
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Calders incident shows strength in community
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (12 March), Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the strength of Edinburgh's diverse communities.
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New framework targets a more Equal Edinburgh
A new framework aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in Edinburgh has received unanimous backing from councillors.
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Mona Yoo reveals history of City Art Centre in new exhibition
RE:SET is the result of a year-long project in which Edinburgh-based artist Mona Yoo worked closely with the City Art Centre鈥檚 archives, collections, and architectural spaces.
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New exhibition explores the power of books to build community
Past Shelves: Histories of Queer Reading, now open at the Museum of Edinburgh, brings together interviews, books, magazines, and artefacts to examine how LGBTQ+ lives have been shaped by reading.