Edinburgh residents urged to celebrate Bonfire Night safely
Following a successful approach last year, when events passed without serious incident, the Council is stepping up preparations to help ensure this year鈥檚 fireworks season is safe and enjoyable.
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Edinburgh has retained its Fairtrade City status for a 22nd successive year
Edinburgh鈥檚 long-standing status as a Fairtrade City has been officially reaffirmed following a presentation of a certificate from the Fairtrade Foundation.
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Capital ship crew heads to Edinburgh for Freedom Parade
With 鈥渄rums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed鈥�, sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth exercised the freedom of the City of Edinburgh, when they paraded up the iconic Royal Mile.
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Seven new culture, heritage and infrastructure projects to benefit from Visitor Levy investment
Councillors have agreed to proceed with seven additional Visitor Levy-funded projects to protect and enhance heritage and cultural spaces across the city.
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Council commits millions to support Edinburgh鈥檚 festivals and cultural sector
Councillors today (17 September 2026) voted in favour of measures to support cultural partners across the city 鈥� including the opportunity to apply for funding from a pot of over 拢2.6 million.
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On right track to ease pressure on housing in Capital
Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes about Scottish Housing Day in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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How the Visitor Levy is helping our festivals to flourish
Writing in today's Scotsman, Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses support for Edinburgh鈥檚 Festivals ahead of their 80th anniversary.
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Love Music secures funding for play based singing
Love Music has been awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund
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City Art Centre showcases most recent additions to Fine Art collection
Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of historical and contemporary Scottish artworks recently received as donations and bequests.
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Leader's report - September 2026
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.
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Bespoke sett restoration project to begin on St Mary鈥檚 Street
Essential works will be taking place on St Mary鈥檚 Street for around six months, starting on Monday 21 September.聽