www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:29:11 +0000 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:29:11 +0000 Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election result /news/article/14106/colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-result The Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election result has been announced at Waverley Court. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:47:00 +0000 Planning for sustainable growth and much needed new homes /news/article/14105/planning-for-sustainable-growth-and-much-needed-new-homes Planning Convener Cllr James Dalgleish writes about a bold and ambitious plan agreed last week by councillors to make better use of land in the Capital. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:11:00 +0000 One month left to shape Edinburgh’s visitor levy /news/article/14104/one-month-left-to-shape-edinburgh-s-visitor-levy Capital-based businesses are encouraged to take part now in Edinburgh’s visitor levy consultation before it closes on 15 December. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:18:00 +0000 Granton Gasholder reaches next milestone /news/article/14103/granton-gasholder-reaches-next-milestone The scaffolding has been removed from the iconic Granton Gasholder as works to refurbish the structure now known as ‘Gas Holder 1’ are complete. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:16:00 +0000 Countdown to the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election /news/article/14102/countdown-to-the-colinton-fairmilehead-by-election With just two days to go until the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election, our elections team has been urging residents in the area to cast their votes on Thursday 14 November. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:36:00 +0000 Through Line exhibition at the City Art Centre /news/article/14101/through-line-exhibition-at-the-city-art-centre This winter the City Art Centre presents Through Line, a one floor group show, featuring work by nine artists. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:25:00 +0000 Capital adopts ambitious plan to guide sustainable development /news/article/14100/capital-adopts-ambitious-plan-to-guide-sustainable-development Councillors in Edinburgh have today agreed a bold and ambitious plan for sustainable growth in the Capital. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:02:00 +0000 The People’s Story Museum set to reopen /news/article/14099/the-people-s-story-museum-set-to-reopen The People’s Story Museum will reopen to the public on Monday 2 December after a temporary closure. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:27:00 +0000 Council Leader and Chief Superintendent condemn Bonfire Night disorder /news/article/14098/council-leader-and-chief-superintendent-condemn-bonfire-night-disorder Council Leader Cammy Day and Chief Superintendent David Robertson respond to the violence and disorder witnessed across the Capital yesterday evening and call for urgent action to prevent a repeat. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:20:00 +0000 Have your say on the future of events and activities at Ross Bandstand and West Princes Street Gardens /news/article/14097/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-events-and-activities-at-ross-bandstand-and-west-princes-street-gardens Views are being sought from the public on the future use and development of the Ross Bandstand and West Princes Street Gardens. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:07:00 +0000 Protecting Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site /news/article/14096/protecting-edinburgh-s-world-heritage-site A robust management plan to continue to protect the Outstanding Universal Value of the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site in the Capital will be considered for approval by the Council. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:20:00 +0000 Stay safe this Bonfire Night /news/article/14095/stay-safe-this-bonfire-night Council Leader Cammy Day urges residents only to attend organised displays this Bonfire Night, while repeating calls for a complete ban on the public sale of fireworks. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:33:00 +0000 Council Leader latest statement on firework related disorder /news/article/14094/council-leader-latest-statement-on-firework-related-disorder Council Leader Cammy Day has responded to the reports of violence and disorder which took place across the Capital yesterday evening (Thursday October 31). Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:40:00 +0000 Edinburgh celebrates the commitment of Living Wage employers /news/article/14093/edinburgh-celebrates-the-commitment-of-living-wage-employers Employers in Edinburgh continue to lead efforts in Scotland to make sure people in work can earn a decent wage that is enough to live on. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:07:00 +0000 City Art Centre presents POP LIFE /news/article/14092/city-art-centre-presents-pop-life Exhibition: Saturday 2 November 2024 – Sunday 9 March 2025. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:20:00 +0000 Council Leader calls for tougher measures against nuisance fireworks and disorder /news/article/14090/council-leader-calls-for-tougher-measures-against-nuisance-fireworks-and-disorder Council Leader Cammy Day has today repeated his calls for a complete ban on the public sale of fireworks and tougher sentences for those misusing them and causing public disorder. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:15:00 +0000 First tenants move into pioneering affordable homes in Edinburgh /news/article/14088/first-tenants-move-into-pioneering-affordable-homes-in-edinburgh Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:13:00 +0000 Mel Young MBE receives the Edinburgh Award 2024 /news/article/14087/mel-young-mbe-receives-the-edinburgh-award-2024 The Homeless World Cup co-founder and social entrepreneur, Mel Young MBE, was officially presented with the coveted Edinburgh Award by the Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:53:00 +0100 Thousands of workers to benefit from boost to the Living Wage /news/article/14086/thousands-of-workers-to-benefit-from-boost-to-the-living-wage The Living Wage Foundation has revealed that the Real Living Wage will increase to £12.60 next year. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:26:00 +0100 Leader responds to Accounts Commission Best Value report /news/article/14085/leader-responds-to-accounts-commission-best-value-report The Accounts Commission has today (Thursday 24 October) published the findings of the Controller of Audit’s Best Value Assurance Report on the City of Edinburgh Council. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:01:00 +0100