www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:59:25 +0000 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:59:25 +0000 Councillors agree changes to Edinburgh’s short term lets licensing policy /news/article/14148/councillors-agree-changes-to-edinburgh-s-short-term-lets-licensing-policy Councillors on the Regulatory Committee met on Friday 31 January and agreed some changes to the Council’s licensing policy on short term lets (STLs). Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:26:00 +0000 Celebrating our city’s rich history through storytelling /news/article/14147/celebrating-our-city-s-rich-history-through-storytelling As part of National Storytelling Week, Edinburgh 900 invites people and communities to share their connection with the capital city. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:06:00 +0000 Pavement parking ban in Edinburgh hailed a success one year on /news/article/14146/pavement-parking-ban-in-edinburgh-hailed-a-success-one-year-on The benefits of the pavement parking ban have been praised by Guide Dogs Scotland and Living Streets Edinburgh. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:01:00 +0000 Maybury Primary School officially opens as excited pupils move in /news/article/14145/maybury-primary-school-officially-opens-as-excited-pupils-move-in First of its kind, Maybury Primary School has this week welcomed its first pupils - 25 excited P1 learners - into the brand-new school building.  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:14:00 +0000 Have your say on vision for new Queensferry community hub /news/article/14144/have-your-say-on-vision-for-new-queensferry-community-hub A consultation has opened on proposals to deliver new, fit for purpose services and more school places that support Queensferry’s growing population Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:44:00 +0000 Edinburgh’s historic Nelson Monument and Timeball to undergo major restoration /news/article/14143/edinburgh-s-historic-nelson-monument-and-timeball-to-undergo-major-restoration Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of essential refurbishment works and the reinstallation of its historic Timeball and mast. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:28:00 +0000 An open letter to the Minister for Public Finance /news/article/14142/an-open-letter-to-the-minister-for-public-finance The Council Leader has formally written to the Scottish Government to declare Edinburgh's intention to launch a Visitor Levy. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:53:00 +0000 Edinburgh declares Scotland's first visitor levy /news/article/14141/edinburgh-declares-scotland-s-first-visitor-levy Councillors have formally agreed to introduce Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy scheme. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:59:00 +0000 Two new councillors elected in Edinburgh as by-election result announced /news/article/14140/two-new-councillors-elected-in-edinburgh-as-by-election-result-announced The Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election result has been announced at Waverley Court in Edinburgh. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:19:00 +0000 Non-essential services suspended due to Storm Eowyn /news/article/14139/non-essential-services-suspended-due-to-storm-eowyn All non-essential Council services will be suspended tomorrow due to extreme weather conditions. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:44:00 +0000 Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election count brought forward due to extreme weather /news/article/14138/colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-count-brought-forward-due-to-extreme-weather Following a Met Office red weather warning for wind for Friday January 24, the count and declaration of results for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election will now take place this evening. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:48:00 +0000 Countdown begins for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election /news/article/14137/countdown-begins-for-the-colinton-fairmilehead-by-election The Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election takes place this Thursday (23 January) and we’re urging residents in the ward to remember their polling cards and cast their votes. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:32:00 +0000 Edinburgh moves another step closer to a Visitor Levy /news/article/14136/edinburgh-moves-another-step-closer-to-a-visitor-levy Councillors have agreed to adopt Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy scheme, subject to further officer advice on the transition period and final approval by Council next week. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:28:00 +0000 Exciting events programme at City Art Centre – book now! /news/article/14135/exciting-events-programme-at-city-art-centre-book-now- The City Art Centre is thrilled to host an exciting range of events and creative workshops to accompany the Through Line exhibition. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:02:00 +0000 Council proud to recognise the Jobs First Programme – Patrick’s story /news/article/14134/council-proud-to-recognise-the-jobs-first-programme-patrick-s-story The Council is proud to recognise the work of Social Bite’s Jobs First programme through our parking contractor NSL (part of Marston Holdings). Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:18:00 +0000 City Art Centre reveals exhibitions programme for 2025 /news/article/14133/city-art-centre-reveals-exhibitions-programme-for-2025 The City Art Centre, Edinburgh, dedicated to championing historic and contemporary Scottish visual arts and crafts, announces an exciting range of exhibitions for 2025. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:57:00 +0000 Edinburgh poised to declare Scotland's first visitor levy /news/article/14132/edinburgh-poised-to-declare-scotland-s-first-visitor-levy Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:31:00 +0000 Celebrating Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals /news/article/14131/celebrating-edinburgh-s-winter-festivals Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker writes in today's Evening News on Edinburgh's Winter Festivals. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:27:00 +0000 The Edinburgh 900 - Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair /news/article/14130/the-edinburgh-900-edinburgh-local-heritage-network-fair Did you know that you probably have a local heritage group offering a range of activities and opportunities on your doorstep? Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:46:00 +0000 Lord Provost’s New Year message /news/article/14129/lord-provost-s-new-year-message Edinburgh's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the new year. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:38:00 +0000