www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:05:19 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:05:19 +0000 Work underway on new public toilets in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ parks /news/article/14189/work-underway-on-new-public-toilets-in-edinburgh-parks The installation of new public toilets across premier parks in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is well underway, with the first unit delivered successfully to the Meadows last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:50:00 +0100 Funding applications now open for community-focused projects in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ /news/article/14188/funding-applications-now-open-for-community-focused-projects-in-edinburgh The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Fund (CGF), offering grants of up to £5,000 to support community work in neighbourhoods across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0100 New park opens within former gasholder in Granton as part of major regeneration /news/article/14187/new-park-opens-within-former-gasholder-in-granton-as-part-of-major-regeneration A new public park officially opened in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ today as part of the £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront to become a new environmentally friendly coastal town. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:35:00 +0100 Investing millions in safety and infrastructure on our roads for the year ahead /news/article/14186/investing-millions-in-safety-and-infrastructure-on-our-roads-for-the-year-ahead Councillors have agreed to take forward an ambitious suite of infrastructure and road safety works in the coming year, worth over £30m. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:56:00 +0100 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ joins Core Cities UK /news/article/14185/edinburgh-joins-core-cities-uk ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has become the 12th member of partnership-led organisation with a 30 year track record of implementing policy change across the UK. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:35:00 +0100 New temporary library proposed at Davidson’s Mains Primary School /news/article/14184/new-temporary-library-proposed-at-davidson-s-mains-primary-school Modular building will provide essential services for local community until longer-term solution is agreed. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:42:00 +0100 Getting the basics right for transport and environment in the Capital /news/article/14183/getting-the-basics-right-for-transport-and-environment-in-the-capital Writing in today's Evening News, Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson looks ahead to another busy Transport and Environment Committee meeting tomorrow. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0100 Installation of Covid Memorial art trail gets underway /news/article/14182/installation-of-covid-memorial-art-trail-gets-underway Work is now underway on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:50:00 +0100 Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site /news/article/14181/work-begins-on-new-affordable-homes-at-former-cowan-s-close-depot-site Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:07:00 +0100 Applications now open for the Grow Your Own grant scheme /news/article/14180/applications-now-open-for-the-grow-your-own-grant-scheme Community groups in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are being invited to apply for funding from a £50,000 pilot scheme by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council to establish new food growing projects. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:52:00 +0100 Whale sculpture takes pride of place in new public park /news/article/14179/whale-sculpture-takes-pride-of-place-in-new-public-park A design portraying one of the Firth of Forth’s most special visitors – the humpback whale – has been commissioned by the Council to be displayed in the new Gasholder 1 public park. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:43:00 +0000 Emergency fund launches to support the city's third sector ahead of longer-term review /news/article/14178/emergency-fund-launches-to-support-the-city-s-third-sector-ahead-of-longer-term-review Charities due to lose funding from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will be able to apply for emergency support from the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:49:00 +0000 Two-way traffic returns to North Bridge ahead of schedule /news/article/14177/two-way-traffic-returns-to-north-bridge-ahead-of-schedule Northbound traffic will return to North Bridge from Friday 28 March at 10am. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:05:00 +0000 The City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council’s Instrumental Music Service returns to the Usher Hall for an incredible evening of music, in celebration of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 900 /news/article/14176/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-s-instrumental-music-service-returns-to-the-usher-hall-for-an-incredible-evening-of-music-in-celebration-of-edinburgh-900 Children and young people from across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ took to the stage at the prestigious Usher Hall yesterday evening (Monday 24 March) for the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council’s spring concert. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:53:00 +0000 John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a journey through the artists world at City Art Centre /news/article/14175/john-bellany-a-life-in-self-portraiture-a-journey-through-the-artists-world-at-city-art-centre City Art Centre announces exciting programme of events to accompany upcoming John Bellany exhibition from 31 May – 28 September 2025. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:31:00 +0000 Firework Control Zones consultation /news/article/14174/firework-control-zones-consultation Councillors have agreed to move forward with an extensive consultation process on Firework Control Zones for autumn 2025. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:08:00 +0000 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to host Tour De France Grand Départ 2027 /news/article/14173/edinburgh-to-host-tour-de-france-grand-d-part-2027 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker welcome announcement. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:45:00 +0000 The numbers add up for our economy and air quality /news/article/14172/the-numbers-add-up-for-our-economy-and-air-quality Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the latest edition of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ by Numbers. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:53:00 +0000 Have your say on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Local Housing Strategy /news/article/14171/have-your-say-on-edinburgh-s-local-housing-strategy The Council is inviting stakeholders to share their views on the draft Local Housing Strategy (LHS) which outlines the vision and priorities for housing in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ over the next five years. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:22:00 +0000 Green, growing and successful: latest numbers add up for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ /news/article/14170/green-growing-and-successful-latest-numbers-add-up-for-edinburgh ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ remains one of the most prosperous and green places to live in the UK, according to findings collated by the City of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Council.  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:12:00 +0000