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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New Equality and Diversity Framework agreed to help Edinburgh build back better
Councillors in Edinburgh today approved a new four-year framework setting out the Council’s ambitions to advance equality and promote diversity as the city rebuilds after the pandemic.
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Council Leaders: Let’s work together to help the city recover
Âé¶¹Ó³»â€™s Leader and Depute Leader have promised to help businesses recover safely and sustainably, as Scotland prepares for the easing of lockdown from 26 April.
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Helping children, parents and carers make a safe return to school
A campaign has launched across Edinburgh’s schools encouraging parents, carers and families to take extra care at the school gates when they return this week.
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Urbanism expert appointed to lead on Edinburgh’s sustainable placemaking future
Well-respected planning and transport expert, Daisy Narayanan, has been appointed to a new role bringing together placemaking and transport strategy at the City of Âé¶¹Ó³».
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Journey to net zero Council emissions outlined in draft plan
Âé¶¹Ó³» has unveiled its draft plan to become a net zero organisation by 2030.
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Eight out of ten Capital residents satisfied with Council services, survey finds
Eighty per cent of Edinburgh residents are satisfied with services delivered by the Council since lockdown began in March 2020, according to a large-scale city survey.
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Edinburgh taxi trade to receive a £4.4m boost from Council’s Discretionary Fund
Taxi and private hire drivers across the Capital are to receive more funding as top-up payments of £1,000 each will be distributed by the City of Âé¶¹Ó³».
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New Spaces for People plans for Braid Road
Changes to a scheme for safer travel on Braid Road will help improve journey times and reduce intrusive traffic on nearby streets, while retaining protected space for active travel.
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Council Leaders welcome COVID-19 update
Council Leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s latest COVID-19 update, and the easing of some restrictions earlier than expected.Â
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Voters urged to register as Scottish Parliament Election approaches
Voters are being encouraged to check they are on the electoral roll with just over three weeks until the Scottish Parliament Election.