Residents urged to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election before deadline next week
With the deadline for new voter registration at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April fast approaching, we’re reminding all eligible residents in Edinburgh to register in time.
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City Leaders urge caution to protect Edinburgh's progress out of lockdown
Council Leaders have urged Edinburgh residents to stick to the guidance and come forward for vaccinations and community testing after today's announcement that the city will stay in Level Two.
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Edinburgh's greenspaces and rivers ‘could hold the key to low carbon future.’
Edinburgh’s parks, greenspaces and rivers could become important sources of low-carbon heat for residents and businesses according to new independent research.
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New community hub to complete multi-million pound North Edinburgh Regeneration
Detailed plans have been submitted today for a new multi-use community hub at MacMillan Square, as part of the wider regeneration of North Edinburgh.
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More libraries to reopen from Monday 7 June
The majority of Edinburgh’s libraries will be open next month from 7 June as part of a phased plan for reopening essential services in the city.
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Millions more for roads, net zero work and social care in Edinburgh
Elected members on the City of Âé¶¹Ó³» have today agreed options for investing around £21m in one-off additional funding.Â
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Hospitality sector granted extended opening hours during summer festivals
The majority of pubs and restaurants in the Capital will once again be able to take advantage of extended opening hours during the festival season this summer.
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Ambitious Council affordable housebuilding programme continues with 49 new Wester Hailes homes
Âé¶¹Ó³»â€™s affordable housebuilding programme continues apace with construction starting this week (Tuesday 25 May) in Wester Hailes.
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City Art Centre presents first major exhibition of artist Donald Smith with Islander
This summer the City Art Centre and Ann Lanntair, Stornoway present, Eileanach: Na dealbhan aig Dòmhnall Mac a’ Ghobhainn / Islander: The Paintings of Donald Smith. Running from 29 May to 26 September
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Council Leader's Report - May 2021
Latest news from Council Leader Adam McVey:
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New lease of life for historic Tron Kirk
Councillors have given the green light to the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) to take forward the restoration of the much-loved Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile.