By-elections to take place in September
Two by-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of Councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell.
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Programme for first year of multi-million housing investment approved
Councillors have agreed a programme for this financial year to spend more than £207m on improving and expanding council housing across the city.
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It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
The £18 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep.
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Grand Départ GB launches call for Tour de France volunteers in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿
The nationwide search is on to find 9,000 volunteers across the country who will be at the heart of the historic Tour de France Grand Départs in summer 2027.
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Positive progress on actions needed to adapt to climate change
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is better prepared to cope with the effects of climate change thanks to progress made against a citywide action plan.
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Lord Provost congratulates Hearts Women on their historic win
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has offered his congratulations to Hearts Women following their SWPL title win on Sunday (24 May).
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ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers in the city.
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Capital in good health, latest figures reveal
The health of both ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city.
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Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open
Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026.
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Lord Provost pays tribute to rugby legend Scott Hastings
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has paid tribute to Scott Hastings as it was announced yesterday (Sunday 17 May) that he has died aged 61.