www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:50 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:50 +0000 New exhibition explores story of the woman who shaped Edinburgh’s fine art collection /news/article/14406/new-exhibition-explores-story-of-the-woman-who-shaped-edinburgh-s-fine-art-collection The free exhibition, Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:00 +0100 Residents across Edinburgh to choose how to spend Visitor Levy funds in their neighbourhoods /news/article/14405/residents-across-edinburgh-to-choose-how-to-spend-visitor-levy-funds-in-their-neighbourhoods Councillors have agreed how the new £2m Participatory Budgeting (PB) programme will fund the local neighbourhood projects chosen by residents. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100 Supporting care leavers to feel prepared and empowered /news/article/14404/supporting-care-leavers-to-feel-prepared-and-empowered Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the ways our Aftercare and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Team support young people. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100 Good luck Hearts! /news/article/14403/good-luck-hearts- The Lord Provost sends his best wishes to Heart of Midlothian FC ahead of tomorrow's league decider with Celtic. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:00 +0100 Lorne Primary School in Leith celebrates 150th anniversary /news/article/14402/lorne-primary-school-in-leith-celebrates-150th-anniversary This year marks 150 years since Lorne Primary School first opened its doors. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:00 +0100 Residents give thumbs up to Granton Waterfront /news/article/14401/residents-give-thumbs-up-to-granton-waterfront Residents talk enthusiastically about settling into their new homes at Western Villages, part of our £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:47:00 +0100 Leader's Report - May 2026 /news/article/14400/leader-s-report-may-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100 New exhibition unveils history of the trinity stones /news/article/14399/new-exhibition-unveils-history-of-the-trinity-stones The free exhibition, exploring the story of Edinburgh’s long-lost Trinity Collegiate Church, is now open at the Museum of Edinburgh. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:06:00 +0100 Edinburgh returns new MSPs in Scottish Parliament Election 2026 /news/article/14398/edinburgh-returns-new-msps-in-scottish-parliament-election-2026 The results for Edinburgh’s six city constituencies, along with the seven seats for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 8 May). Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:00 +0100 Bethany Christian Trust’s Welcome Centre to run year-round /news/article/14397/bethany-christian-trust-s-welcome-centre-to-run-year-round A service providing emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough over winter will be able to continue throughout the year, thanks to a funding commitment by the City of Edinburgh Council. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:48:00 +0100 Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh /news/article/14396/key-facts-and-advice-as-polls-open-in-edinburgh Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote in the Scottish Parliament election. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100 Edinburgh exceeds affordable housing target /news/article/14395/edinburgh-exceeds-affordable-housing-target There have been almost 1,500 new affordable homes completed by the Council and its housing association partners in the last financial year. Tue, 05 May 2026 11:26:00 +0100 Green light given to restore Tollcross Clock /news/article/14394/green-light-given-to-restore-tollcross-clock Funding to restore one of the city's most cherished landmarks - the historic Tollcross Clock – was approved today, with works set to begin as early as May. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100 A new school term with new challenges and opportunities /news/article/14393/a-new-school-term-with-new-challenges-and-opportunities Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (24 April), Education, Children and Families Convenor, Cllr James Dalgleish reflects on the start of both SQA exams and the Summer term for schools. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0100 Brunstane Primary School refurbishment complete /news/article/14392/brunstane-primary-school-refurbishment-complete Significant refurbishment and retrofit work at Brunstane Primary School is now complete and the school building has been handed over in time for the start of the new school term. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0100 New disc golf course opens in Edinburgh /news/article/14391/new-disc-golf-course-opens-in-edinburgh The Hailes Quarry Park course was officially opened this week by the Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Margaret Graham. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0100 Residents urged to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election before deadline next week /news/article/14390/residents-urged-to-register-to-vote-in-the-scottish-parliament-election-before-deadline-next-week With the deadline for new voter registration at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April fast approaching, we’re reminding all eligible residents in Edinburgh to register in time. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0100 Photography competition celebrates World Heritage Day /news/article/14389/photography-competition-celebrates-world-heritage-day Photography enthusiasts are being encouraged to enter a competition running until October celebrating three decades of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0100 Celebrating 30 years of our World Heritage Site /news/article/14388/celebrating-30-years-of-our-world-heritage-site Planning Convener Cllr Joan Griffiths writes about birthday celebrations for Edinburgh's World Heritage Site ahead of World Heritage Day on Saturday (18 April) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0100 A term of musical achievement for Edinburgh’s young musicians /news/article/14387/a-term-of-musical-achievement-for-edinburgh-s-young-musicians Even more pupils have had the opportunity to perform as part of the Instrumental Music Service’s citywide ensembles and events programme. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100