www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:25:37 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:25:37 +0000 Lord Provost congratulates those names in King's Honours list /news/article/14234/lord-provost-congratulates-those-names-in-king-s-honours-list Edinburgh's Lord Provost has congratulated all those named in the King's Birthday Honours list, including former Council employee Frank Donoghue. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:52:00 +0100 Ratho nursery pupils enjoy Julia Donaldson adventure /news/article/14233/ratho-nursery-pupils-enjoy-julia-donaldson-adventure Ratho primary and nursery pupils were treated to a special reading from Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler at Ratho Library on Wednesday (11 June). Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:50:00 +0100 Lord Provost pays tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer /news/article/14232/lord-provost-pays-tribute-to-sir-geoff-palmer The Lord Provost pays tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer, following the announcement on Friday of his death. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:25:00 +0100 Leader's Report - June 2025 /news/article/14230/leader-s-report-june-2025 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:37:00 +0100 Taking big steps towards solving housing emergency /news/article/14229/taking-big-steps-towards-solving-housing-emergency Councillor Mandy Watt, Depute Leader and Finance and Resources Convener, writes in the Evening News today. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0100 Council to consider findings of independent review into handling of misconduct allegations /news/article/14228/council-to-consider-findings-of-independent-review-into-handling-of-misconduct-allegations The findings of an independent review into how the Council handled allegations of misconduct have been published today (10 June). Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:06:00 +0100 Extra boost for affordable housing as Council eyes Dreghorn homes /news/article/14226/extra-boost-for-affordable-housing-as-council-eyes-dreghorn-homes òòò½ÊÓÆµ has negotiated the purchase of 78 homes in Colinton in an ongoing drive to urgently tackle the capital's housing emergency Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:18:00 +0100 Edinburgh 900 exhibition reveals the hidden lives of the first ‘Edinburghers’ /news/article/14225/edinburgh-900-exhibition-reveals-the-hidden-lives-of-the-first-edinburghers- Visitors to St Giles’ Cathedral will come face-to-face with those of the first ‘Edinburghers’ in a new exhibition as part of Edinburgh 900 celebrations. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:51:00 +0100 New partnership formed to accelerate construction of affordable homes /news/article/14224/new-partnership-formed-to-accelerate-construction-of-affordable-homes A new public sector alliance has been created to accelerate the delivery of much-needed affordable homes for rent in the south east of Scotland. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:27:00 +0100 Travelling Gallery's 2025 tour continues with SEEDLINGS: Diasporic Imaginaries /news/article/14223/travelling-gallery-s-2025-tour-continues-with-seedlings-diasporic-imaginaries Published on behalf of Travelling Gallery Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:36:00 +0100 Edinburgh residents encouraged to share views on Community Payback Orders as Consultation Opens /news/article/14222/edinburgh-residents-encouraged-to-share-views-on-community-payback-orders-as-consultation-opens With over 46,000 hours of unpaid work time carried out in Edinburgh in the year 2024-25, residents are being asked to share their views on Community Payback Orders (CPO). Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:33:00 +0100 Children need an engaging and varied school day /news/article/14227/children-need-an-engaging-and-varied-school-day Education, Children and Families Convener, Councillor James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the narrowing of the attainment figures in our schools across the city. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:51:00 +0100 New affordable homes approved to tackle housing crisis /news/article/14221/new-affordable-homes-approved-to-tackle-housing-crisis A new affordable housing development was given the green light by the Development Management Sub-Committee. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:51:00 +0100 Edinburgh marks a year of Low Emission Zone (LEZ) enforcement /news/article/14220/edinburgh-marks-a-year-of-low-emission-zone-lez-enforcement NHS Lothian, and Asthma + Lung UK have praised the benefits of the LEZ, following a year of enforcement. Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100 Local cruise ship levy could raise over £1 million /news/article/14219/local-cruise-ship-levy-could-raise-over-1-million A cruise ship levy could help to ensure residents benefit from Edinburgh’s popularity as a cruise ship stop. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:18:00 +0100 900 years of Edinburgh’s historic treasures to be celebrated in new digital exhibition /news/article/14218/900-years-of-edinburgh-s-historic-treasures-to-be-celebrated-in-new-digital-exhibition A new online exhibition launched by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Museums & Galleries, Libraries and Archives services brings together 900 years of objects relating to Edinburgh. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:12:00 +0100 Resetting our relationship with the third sector /news/article/14217/resetting-our-relationship-with-the-third-sector Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in the Evening News today about the need to support Edinburgh's third sector. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:15:00 +0100 40mph to 30mph speed limit reduction implementation to begin across the city /news/article/14216/40mph-to-30mph-speed-limit-reduction-implementation-to-begin-across-the-city From Monday June 9, we’ll begin implementing a series of speed reduction measures, from 40mph to 30mph, in locations across the city. Mon, 26 May 2025 10:39:00 +0100 Candidates announced for the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election /news/article/14215/candidates-announced-for-the-fountainbridge-craiglockhart-by-election The candidates standing in the upcoming Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election have been confirmed. Fri, 23 May 2025 14:29:00 +0100 Councillors agree ten-year prioritisation programme for the City Mobility Plan /news/article/14214/councillors-agree-ten-year-prioritisation-programme-for-the-city-mobility-plan An ambitious prioritisation programme for projects under the City Mobility Plan (CMP), over the next decade, has been agreed today. Thu, 22 May 2025 16:10:00 +0100