www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:11:27 +0000 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:11:27 +0000 Councillors agree changes to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s intention to launch a Visitor Levy. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:53:00 +0000 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ declares Scotland's first visitor levy /news/article/14141/edinburgh-declares-scotland-s-first-visitor-levy Councillors have formally agreed to introduce ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Visitor Levy scheme. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:59:00 +0000 Two new councillors elected in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:31:00 +0000 Celebrating ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Winter Festivals. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:27:00 +0000 The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 900 - ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the new year. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:38:00 +0000