www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:26:09 +0000 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:26:09 +0000 City Chambers lights up for Organ and Tissue Donation Week /news/article/14499/city-chambers-lights-up-for-organ-and-tissue-donation-week Chambers light up for awareness of the importance of making your wishes on organ donation known Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0100 Edinburgh has retained its Fairtrade City status for a 22nd successive year /news/article/14498/edinburgh-has-retained-its-fairtrade-city-status-for-a-22nd-successive-year Edinburgh’s long-standing status as a Fairtrade City has been officially reaffirmed following a presentation of a certificate from the Fairtrade Foundation. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0100 Capital ship crew heads to Edinburgh for Freedom Parade /news/article/14497/capital-ship-crew-heads-to-edinburgh-for-freedom-parade With “drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed”, sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth exercised the freedom of the City of Edinburgh, when they paraded up the iconic Royal Mile. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0100 Seven new culture, heritage and infrastructure projects to benefit from Visitor Levy investment /news/article/14495/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. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 Council commits millions to support Edinburgh’s festivals and cultural sector /news/article/14496/council-commits-millions-to-support-edinburgh-s-festivals-and-cultural-sector Councillors today (17 September 2026) voted in favour of measures to support cultural partners across the city – including the opportunity to apply for funding from a pot of over £2.6 million. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0100 On right track to ease pressure on housing in Capital /news/article/14494/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. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0100 How the Visitor Levy is helping our festivals to flourish /news/article/14493/how-the-visitor-levy-is-helping-our-festivals-to-flourish Writing in today's Scotsman, Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses support for Edinburgh’s Festivals ahead of their 80th anniversary. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0100 Love Music secures funding for play based singing /news/article/14492/love-music-secures-funding-for-play-based-singing Love Music has been awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0100 City Art Centre showcases most recent additions to Fine Art collection /news/article/14491/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. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0100 Leader's report - September 2026 /news/article/14490/leader-s-report-september-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0100 Bespoke sett restoration project to begin on St Mary’s Street /news/article/14489/bespoke-sett-restoration-project-to-begin-on-st-mary-s-street Essential works will be taking place on St Mary’s Street for around six months, starting on Monday 21 September.  Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0100 Next phase of tram network expansion agreed /news/article/14488/next-phase-of-tram-network-expansion-agreed Plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network took another step forward today, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0100 2300 children take part in Scotland's biggest outdoor learning event /news/article/14487/2300-children-take-part-in-scotland-s-biggest-outdoor-learning-event Scotland's largest outdoor learning event saw 2300 children enjoy activities Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100 Step forward for Princes Street and Waverley Valley as design approach is agreed /news/article/14485/step-forward-for-princes-street-and-waverley-valley-as-design-approach-is-agreed Councillors at today’s Planning Committee have voted in favour of an ‘ambitious pragmatic’ option for the development of Princes Street and Waverley Valley. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0100 Education convenor welcomes Knife Angel to Leith /news/article/14484/education-convenor-welcomes-knife-angel-to-leith Education, Children and Families Convenor James Dalgleish welcomes an anti-knife crime initiative to the city Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0100 New improvement fund launched to boost support for Edinburgh’s visitor economy /news/article/14483/new-improvement-fund-launched-to-boost-support-for-edinburgh-s-visitor-economy A major new fund to reinvest Visitor Levy proceeds directly back into Edinburgh’s visitor economy has launched today. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0100 Two new councillors elected in Edinburgh /news/article/14482/two-new-councillors-elected-in-edinburgh The results of the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced at Waverley Court. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:16:00 +0100 Pitch perfect collaboration for South Morningside pupils /news/article/14481/pitch-perfect-collaboration-for-south-morningside-pupils A unique collaboration between Big Hearts Community Trust, City of Â鶹ӳ»­, Robertson Construction has resulted in South Morningside Primary getting a free pitch Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0100 Residents and businesses encouraged to invest for a greener, healthier and fairer Edinburgh /news/article/14480/residents-and-businesses-encouraged-to-invest-for-a-greener-healthier-and-fairer-edinburgh The Council has launched a new investment programme enabling residents and businesses to invest in projects that contribute to a healthier, inclusive and thriving city. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0100 Portobello High School celebrates 150 years /news/article/14479/portobello-high-school-celebrates-150-years Portobello High School marked a mile stone anniversary with a lunch and launch of a digital archive Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0100