www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:42:34 +0000 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:42:34 +0000 New Framework Agreement in place to deliver £350m worth of housing projects /news/article/14380/new-framework-agreement-in-place-to-deliver-350m-worth-of-housing-projects The first part of a Framework Agreement to support the delivery of new, affordable homes in Edinburgh, worth around £350m, is now live. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:41:00 +0000 New phase of Leith Connections completed amidst positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling /news/article/14379/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. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000 Leader's Report - March 2026 /news/article/14378/leader-s-report-march-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0000 Edinburgh Libraries celebrate Scotland regional win at The British Book Awards /news/article/14377/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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0000 Notice of the Scottish Parliament election published /news/article/14376/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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0000 Launching Travelling Gallery’s 2026 programme is the group exhibition 'real-time friction' /news/article/14375/launching-travelling-gallery-s-2026-programme-is-the-group-exhibition-real-time-friction- Published on behalf of Travelling Gallery. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0000 Mobile phones in schools consultation shows broad support for restrictions during the school day /news/article/14374/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. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0000 Calders incident shows strength in community /news/article/14373/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. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0000 New framework targets a more Equal Edinburgh /news/article/14372/new-framework-targets-a-more-equal-edinburgh A new framework aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in Edinburgh has received unanimous backing from councillors. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000 Mona Yoo reveals history of City Art Centre in new exhibition /news/article/14371/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’s archives, collections, and architectural spaces. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0000 New exhibition explores the power of books to build community /news/article/14370/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. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:04:00 +0000 20 Years of civic pride: nominations open for Edinburgh Award 2026   /news/article/14369/20-years-of-civic-pride-nominations-open-for-edinburgh-award-2026- The capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for this year opening today (Monday 9 March). Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0000 Apply for a Firework Control Zone in your local area /news/article/14368/apply-for-a-firework-control-zone-in-your-local-area Residents across Edinburgh are being invited to help shape where firework control zones (FCZs) should be introduced around Halloween and Bonfire Night. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000 Council Leader: delivering a balanced budget that meets residents' needs /news/article/14367/council-leader-delivering-a-balanced-budget-that-meets-residents-needs Council Leader Jane Meagher comments on Edinburgh's Budget, which includes a record £1.6 billion investment in housing. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Council Leader responds to incident in west of Edinburgh /news/article/14366/council-leader-responds-to-incident-in-west-of-edinburgh Council Leader and Chair of the Edinburgh Partnership, Jane Meagher, has paid tribute to the response of emergency services and council staff. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0000 Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty /news/article/14365/councillors-agree-record-spend-to-tackle-housing-emergency-and-reduce-poverty Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0000 Late licences approved for World Cup /news/article/14364/late-licences-approved-for-world-cup Licensed premises across Edinburgh have been granted an extension to licensing hours for the duration of the World Cup in June and July. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 Edinburgh stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on /news/article/14363/edinburgh-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine-four-years-on The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on the Capital's response over the last four years. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 Leith Chooses 2026 sees ten new community projects get the go-ahead /news/article/14362/leith-chooses-2026-sees-ten-new-community-projects-get-the-go-ahead Community projects have been given the green light after another successful public vote at the annual Leith Chooses event. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0000 Contractor firm fined £183,000 after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh /news/article/14361/contractor-firm-fined-183-000-after-fatal-fall-through-warehouse-roof-in-edinburgh - Company failed to identify fragile sections on roofs - No safety measures were put in place to prevent a fall - Worker fell through fragile roof and died as a result of injuries Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0000