Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect
The UK鈥檚 first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in Edinburgh starting from Friday 24 July 2026.
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Temporary Blackhall Library opens at Davidson鈥檚 Mains Primary School
Blackhall Library has reopened in a new temporary facility next to Davidson鈥檚 Mains Primary School.
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Summertime Streets changes return
With the summer festivals season just around the corner, we鈥檙e making temporary changes to the way some of our city centre streets operate between Sunday 19 July and Monday 7 September 2026.
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Launch of Edinburgh Division City Centre Policing Unit
A new City Centre Policing Unit, supported by funding from the Visitor Levy, has officially launched in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh residents asked to share views on Community Payback Orders
A consultation is now open inviting Edinburgh residents to share their views on Community Payback Orders and the unpaid work carried out in their area.
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Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light
Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community.
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Council call for help to develop and protect future communities
A consultation on how the Council should shape our communities, and the wider city, to meet the needs of local people and a growing population, is open from today until 30 September.
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All Edinburgh must oppose the poisonous rhetoric that's driving racist violence
Writing in The Scotsman Council Leader Jane Meagher stresses the positive contribution made by immigration to the city and urges every citizen to ensure it remains an inclusive and welcoming place.
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Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities
Following a series of incidents across Edinburgh on 19 June, the Capital鈥檚 Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred.
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Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh to show support for Armed Forces Day
St Andrew Square will welcome a parade of serving personnel, veterans and supporters this weekend as The Royal British Legion Scotland and Council hosts special events to celebrate Armed Forces Day.