www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:45:32 +0000 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:45:32 +0000 Photography competition to kick off 30th birthday celebrations for Capital’s World Heritage Site /news/article/14338/photography-competition-to-kick-off-30th-birthday-celebrations-for-capital-s-world-heritage-site The winner of the competition, which is run by ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ World Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland, and the City of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Council, will receive a year’s membership to Historic Scotland. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:12:00 +0000 Council Leader welcomes UK Government funding for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ communities /news/article/14337/council-leader-welcomes-uk-government-funding-for-edinburgh-communities Council Leader Jane Meagher has welcomed up to £20m of UK Government funding for four communities in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:23:00 +0000 Walking, wheeling and cycling link opens in north ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ /news/article/14336/walking-wheeling-and-cycling-link-opens-in-north-edinburgh A new walking, wheeling and cycling route, part of the Council’s £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital, was officially opened today. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +0000 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ steps into Christmas /news/article/14335/edinburgh-steps-into-christmas Writing in the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Evening News on Wednesday (10 December), Culture and Communities Convener Margaret Graham reflects on the festivities. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:34:00 +0000 City Art Centre reveals exhibitions programme for 2026 /news/article/14334/city-art-centre-reveals-exhibitions-programme-for-2026 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s City Art Centre, dedicated to Scottish visual and applied arts, has announced an unmissable programme of new exhibitions for 2026. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:20:00 +0000 Council reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty by 2030 /news/article/14333/council-reaffirms-commitment-to-eradicate-poverty-by-2030 We have published our fifth annual update on actions to end poverty in the city by 2030, delivering a clear snapshot of what’s been achieved – and what still needs to be done Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:31:00 +0000 Support local businesses this Christmas /news/article/14332/support-local-businesses-this-christmas ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ residents are being urged to consider shopping locally on the eve of Small Business Saturday. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:16:00 +0000 Pupils festive card designs brighten up Princes Street /news/article/14331/pupils-festive-card-designs-brighten-up-princes-street Seasons Greetings' artwork competition winning designs unveiled. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0000 Construction begins on first phase of West ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Link /news/article/14330/construction-begins-on-first-phase-of-west-edinburgh-link Our contractor Balfour Beatty commenced works yesterday (December 3), which are expected to last until Summer 2026. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0000 Plans for Visitor Levy housing spend approved /news/article/14329/plans-for-visitor-levy-housing-spend-approved Councillors on Tuesday 2 December agreed the first spend programme for funding raised by the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Visitor Levy. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:39:00 +0000 Positive attainment progress in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s schools /news/article/14328/positive-attainment-progress-in-edinburgh-s-schools A report highlighting achievements and progress in attainment among learners for academic session 2024-25 was discussed at Education, Children and Families Committee last week (27 November). Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:44:00 +0000 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ launches innovative pilot to prevent homelessness /news/article/14327/edinburgh-launches-innovative-pilot-to-prevent-homelessness A new pilot aimed at preventing people from becoming homeless has officially been given the go-ahead in the Capital after the Council and partners were awarded funding from the Scottish Government. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0000 Regeneration at Granton Waterfront moving forward at pace /news/article/14326/regeneration-at-granton-waterfront-moving-forward-at-pace Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in today's Evening News about great progress on regeneration in the north of the Capital. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0000 £2.9m heritage investment to support Granton Waterfront regeneration /news/article/14325/-2-9m-heritage-investment-to-support-granton-waterfront-regeneration External funding of almost £3m to protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital has been announced by the Council today. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000 Council supports global 16 Days of Activism campaign /news/article/14324/council-supports-global-16-days-of-activism-campaign ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is once again showing its support for the annual campaign taking place from 25 November to 10 December 2025. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0000 ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ must be bold on tram as we face the future /news/article/14323/edinburgh-must-be-bold-on-tram-as-we-face-the-future Writing in The Herald On Sunday (November 23), Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson sets out the importance of the tram for the Capital's future. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:26:00 +0000 City Art Centre reveals new exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton /news/article/14322/city-art-centre-reveals-new-exhibition-by-glasgow-born-artist-michael-fullerton The City Art Centre will present the new exhibition by Michael Fullerton (b.1971), whose work spans painting, printmaking, and sculpture, from Saturday 22 November 2025 to Sunday 1 March 2026. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0000 Light night for Mound Christmas tree /news/article/14321/light-night-for-mound-christmas-tree ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s iconic Christmas tree on the Mound was officially lit last night (Tuesday 18 November) in a special ceremony led by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:55:00 +0000 Win at COSLA Awards for Construction Skills pathways work /news/article/14320/win-at-cosla-awards-for-construction-skills-pathways-work The Council has been awarded the David Kennedy Excellent People Award at the annual COSLA Awards. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +0000 Housing Convener: Working flat out to tackle the scourge of homelessness /news/article/14319/housing-convener-working-flat-out-to-tackle-the-scourge-of-homelessness ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Councillor Tim Pogson writes about homelessness services in today's ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Evening News. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:58:00 +0000