Plan for £1.3bn regeneration of Edinburgh’s coastline at Granton Waterfront reaches next major milestone
One of the largest regeneration projects of its kind in Scotland to develop a £1.3bn environmentally friendly coastal town on the Capital’s largest brownfield site is set to take a huge step forward.
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Edinburgh urges other cities to join it in signing up to Scotland’s new Civic Charter on Climate
With ten days to go before world leaders assemble in Scotland for COP26, the Council's calling on others to follow its lead and sign up to the newly launched national Civic Charter on Climate.
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Edinburgh Star Baker Peter Sawkins toasts new role as Honorary Burgess
Edinburgh-born and bred accountancy student Peter Sawkins made history last year when he was crowned the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of the Great British Bake Off.Â
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Finalised proposals for a Low Emission Zone in Edinburgh
A final proposed Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for Edinburgh has been published for approval ahead of its planned introduction in spring 2022.
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Celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal
A line-up of events is being developed to celebrate the Union Canal’s bicentenary next year.
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Blooming marvellous as Edinburgh parks scoop more than half of all Green Flags in Scotland
Thirty eight Capital parks – including 35 managed by the Council - have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Scotland Beautiful in 2021, the highest number of flags ever received in the city.
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Council urges landlords and homeowners to get ready for new fire safety legislation
òòò½ÊÓÆµ is reminding all city landlords and homeowners that every home in the Scotland must comply with new fire safety legislation which will come into force early next year.
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Edinburgh launches ‘Million Tree City’
Edinburgh has officially launched its ambitious target to become a Million Tree City by 2030 as part of its commitment to be net zero by the end of the decade.
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New City Art Centre exhibition to explore the changing concepts of tapestry
13 November 2021 - 13 March 2022, City Art Centre, Free Entry
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On-street electric vehicle charging roll-out begins in Edinburgh
Work has begun to install the first of 132 on-street electric vehicle charging bays in the initial phase of a project to implement charging points across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh’s Welcome Centre reopens its doors for people facing homelessness this winter
òòò½ÊÓÆµ and national homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust announce the re-opening of the Welcome Centre this winter.