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If you think a vehicle has been abandoned contact Services for Communities.
Information on moving an abnormal or heavy load through Edinburgh.
When you suspect a child is being abused.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse there are many places you can go to for help.
The Access Point offers an integrated partnership service from Housing, Health and Social Care for people who are homeless.
Access Services aims to provide library services to those people who have difficulty using traditional library services.
Information on the accessibility of Council buildings for people with disabilities.
How the Council investigates accidents at work and monitors work places and public premises.
Trading Standards monitor the standard of hotels and guesthouses.
The Accounts Commission requires the Council to publish information on how selected services are performing.
The Health and Social Care Department provides support and assistance for people with HIV and their families.
Giving school-aged children the tools, motivation and opportunities to be more active.
Anyone wishing to practice as an acupuncturist must license their premises with the City of Edinburgh Council.
Information on receiving help with living independently in your own home.
We offer a wide range of facilities and services to children and young people with additional support needs.
Admission to City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries is free but there are some exceptions.
Helpful contacts when considering a school place for your child.
Children and Families provides a range of family based care services for children who cannot live in their own home.
Our very popular Adult Education Programme offers an extensive range of day, evening and weekend courses throughout the city.
Concerned about an adult being taken advantage of or harmed? More information on who is likely to be at risk, what is harm and who to contact.
If you want to put up an advertising sign, you may need permission.
This Council can offer advertising opportunities in Council publications and facilities.
Advice and information about education services.
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help with welfare benefits and tax credits, income maximisation, and debt.
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help with welfare benefits and tax credits, income maximisation, and debt.
Advocacy services for people with mental health problems and others.
Free, impartial advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce fuel bills.
After School Care Clubs offer affordable after school care for children whose parents cannot care for them after school.
The Health and Social Care Department provides support and assistance for people with HIV and their families.
Ainslie Park Leisure Centre is a place for everyone to enjoy a fantastic range of sport and leisure.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
Local Air Quality Management began in 1997 and requires Local Authorities to monitor, review and assess a number of pollutants against set National Standards.
Contact details for advice and support relating to alcohol misuse.
If you suspect that your beverage is not what you ordered, or you have been short measured...
There are over 1,000 allotments throughout Edinburgh across 21 locations.
Permission is required to make alterations to Council houses.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
The report highlights some of the Council's important achievements for the year.
The Annual Report details progress that has been made on a number of the objectives of the Corporate Plan.
Antisocial behaviour problems have many causes and a range of possible solutions from mediation to Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).
For problems with ants, rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
The Archaeological Service provides advice and information on sites, monuments and artefacts.
Edinburgh City Archives looks after the city's written heritage.
Council tenants who are behind with their rent should contact their neighbourhood office immediately.
Edinburgh's museums, galleries and monuments are venues for art exhibitions.
Edinburgh's museums, galleries and monuments are venues for art exhibitions.
The Museums service organises regular lunchtime lectures, art workshops and full day seminars relating to current exhibitions for all ages.
You can get advice by phone about disabled access to arts venues.
Arts and Learning (Children and Families) provides school and community-based arts and learning; extra curricular programmes; music instruction in schools and special projects and events.
Arts Development works to implement the city's cultural policy and related strategies.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Edinburgh Scientific Services.
Antisocial behaviour problems have many causes and a range of possible solutions from mediation to Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).
Three function rooms, regularly used for arts and social events and also available for hire.
Information and advice to help you help live independently in your own home.
Information and advice on property valuation for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates.
You are responsible for making sure that your child attends school regularly and punctually.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
If you need advice about Badgers contact Natural Heritage in City Development.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
Community and charitable groups can hire barriers, cones and signs.
If you need advice about Bats contact Natural Heritage in City Development.
Information and advice on beach cleaning is available from Services for Communities.
Support for community groups and businesses looking to carry out environmental improvement projects.
If you are experiencing problems with bed bugs, rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
If you are experiencing problems with bed bugs, rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
A dedicated team target their investigations to deal with Housing and Council Tax benefit fraud, from minor offences to major frauds.
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help with welfare benefits and tax credits, income maximisation, and debt.
Housing and/or Council Tax Benefits Online service.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
The Bike Station is a community project that accepts donated bikes from members of the public and recycles them.
Householders who get a twice-weekly kerbside sack collection of their rubbish receive a supply of black bin bags once a year.
Issues relating to bins left on the street or causing an obstruction or danger.
The Council is responsible for the protection and enhancement of the City's landscape and natural environment.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death.
Leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
A supported employment workshop specialising in handcrafted beds and providing employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) provides services to help people with vision impairment or blindness.
If the problem is on the road or pavement phone CLARENCE.
The Blue Badge Scheme is a program for people with disabilities who find it difficult to get around without using a car.
Bookstart Edinburgh gifts free book packs to babies, toddlers and three year olds in the city.
Bookstart Edinburgh gifts free book packs to babies, toddlers and three year olds in the city.
Bottle banks are located throughout Edinburgh at Recycling Points and Community Recycling Centres.
Edinburgh Leisure provides bowling facilities at Portobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure Centre.
The Brass Rubbing Centre includes a large number of replica monumental brasses and rubbings can be made.
To be found in primary schools across the city.
The City of Edinburgh Council announces its budget in February each year.
As an owner of a building or part of a building you have a liability and a legal responsibility to ensure your building is safe.
A Building Warrant is needed for all major and most minor alterations to confirm that the work will be carried out properly.
A Building Warrant is needed for all major and most minor alterations to confirm that the work will be carried out properly.
Bullying will not be tolerated within Edinburgh's educational establishments.
The City of Edinburgh is responsible for the management and maintenance of 39 cemeteries and churchyards in the City and Mortonhall Crematorium.
The City of Edinburgh is responsible for the management and maintenance of 39 cemeteries and churchyards in the City and Mortonhall Crematorium.
The Scotland-wide free bus pass scheme allows anyone aged 60 and over and eligible disabled people who live in Scotland, to travel free on bus services within Scotland.
For impartial information on public transport contact Traveline Scotland.
To report a bus shelter or stop in need of cleaning or repair, or to ask general questions about them contact CLARENCE.
The City Chambers Business Centre offers a fully equipped venue for lectures, workshops, presentations, training seminars and small conferences.
Business continuity information can be viewed at the Council's Emergency Planning Unit web page.
Information and advice on industrial premises and land to lease for small businesses.
Business continuity information can be viewed at the Council's Emergency Planning Unit web page.
The Council has turned the estate into a fascinating and unusual place; a haven for wildlife in its setting of woodland, meadow and marsh.
The Capital City Partnership is a partnership of key statutory, voluntary and community agencies in the city working together to promote social inclusion.
Invest Edinburgh (formerly known as Capital Review) is the City of Edinburgh's quarterly investment promotion and destination messaging publication.
Capital Skills offers training on a variety of subjects including construction, horticulture, forklift operations and highways maintenance.
It is a criminal offence for a trader to say or write something which is not true about a vehicle they are selling.
Recycling facilities are located throughout the city in areas accessible to pedestrians and car users.
Information on how to reclaim a vehicle if it has been impounded.
TripshareEdinburgh can help you find someone to share your car journeys.
Caravan sites are licensed and travellers’ sites are regulated. Contact Environmental Health, Services for Communities to report problems.
The Council helps to fund this project, which is a registered charity and helps older or disabled people repair, maintain, or adapt their homes.
Health and Social Care, Service for Communities, voluntary organisations and the private sector all provide services for older people.
Homes for older people.
Information on a range of care services for adults.
The Council offers a wide range of support to Carers in the City of Edinburgh.
If you are homeless or worried about losing your accommodation, advice can be provided on the options available to you.
The city is divided into school catchment areas. You can find out which schools currently cover the area in which you live.
We operate CCTV systems in some housing blocks, schools and other Council premises.
A month long celebration of traditional arts across the city, taking place in March - April each year.
The City of Edinburgh is responsible for the management and maintenance of 39 cemeteries / churchyards in the City and Mortonhall Crematorium.
The Council maintains a record of Census information and mid-year population estimates.
Books for loan not covered by the specialist sections. The lending library has a collection of books in European and Asian languages.
The Central Library has several departments.
The Central Reference Library is an extensive study space containing a comprehensive stock of books, periodicals and electronic information.
The Scottish Library has a wide range of information about Scotland for reference as well as a large collection of books, maps and videos to borrow.
The Core Furnished Tenancy scheme can provide white goods and/or carpets and curtains for you tenancy.
You can get FREE, impartial advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce fuel bills from the Changeworks Energy Advice Centre.
The Annual Report details progress that has been made on a number of the objectives of the Corporate Plan.
The Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council is Mr Tom Aitchison.
When you suspect a child is being abused.
12 centres provide a range of services to children and families.
When you suspect a child is being abused.
Edinburgh’s Childcare Information Service is a free, impartial service which provides information on registered childcare throughout the city.
Childminders are people who look after children in their own home for two hours or longer and are paid for doing this.
Occupational therapists working in Child and Family Centres and city-wide.
Libraries welcome children and young people.
Children aged 13 to 15 require a work permit.
The Children's Panel looks at the needs of children who may need compulsory measures of care. Contact us if you would like to become a member of a Children's Panel.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
EdIndex is a common housing register for 20 housing associations, co-operatives and the council.
In addition to being one of most popular venues at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Church Hill Theatre is also the annual home to many of the city's amateur theatre companies.
It is a criminal offence to sell tobacco to someone under 18.
If you are the person or business liable to pay Council Tax or Non-Domestic Rates, you can now view your accounts online.
The City Art Centre is home to the City of Edinburgh’s outstanding collection of Scottish art and one of the United Kingdom’s top temporary exhibition spaces.
The Edinburgh City Car Club offers convenient and affordable pay-as-you-drive access to a car.
The Council has a number of venues which can be hired for various events.
We have set up a partnership with Macmillan to ensure Edinburgh residents with cancer, their families and their carers have access to expert advice on benefit entitlements and other rights.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
A civil marriage is a non-religious ceremony carried out by an authorised Registrar. It can be held in a Registrar's office or an approved venue.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death, and also conducts civil marriage and registers civil partnerships.
A civil marriage is a non-religious ceremony carried out by an authorised Registrar. It can be held in a Registrar's office or an approved venue.
Reporting faults and problems with Edinburgh's roads and cycleways is the responsibility of the Clarence team.
Community Learning and Development run a wide range of evening, day and weekend classes.
Owners and occupiers can be required by the council to maintain common areas.
We operate CCTV systems in some housing blocks, schools and other Council premises.
The Council can provide children from low income families with assistance towards the purchase of school clothing, subject to certain criteria.
If you are experiencing problems with cockroaches, rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
The Council is always happy to get feedback on the services we provide and welcome your comments.
Looking for commercial properties or land to lease or buy?
The Council will collect trade waste on request.
The Community Alarm Service (CAS) provides emergency housing support, via an alarm call system.
The Departments of Health and Social Care and Services for Communities provide care and support for people with special needs and their carers living in the community.
We offer a range of services for people with community care and housing needs.
We can help you to organise a community clean-up by giving help and information, and by loaning equipment.
Community councils represent the views of their communities and act to ensure their well-being.
We offer a wide range of activities to suit all ages in community centres, schools and other venues across the city.
The Council has a number of venues which can be hired for various events.
Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) are organisations set up across Scotland to provide a wide range of community based health services.
Edinburgh has 23 secondary schools.
Help with washing bed sheets from the community laundry service for people with incontinence problems.
We offer a wide range of activities to suit all ages in community centres, schools and other venues across the city.
'New Directions' is Edinburgh's Community Learning Strategy that forms part of the city's community plan.
For information about hiring a Primary School contact School Lets.
There are 26 Community Libraries in and around Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Partnership is the community planning partnership for the city.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
Funds are distributed in six high priority areas of the city. Contact the Local Community Planning Team for more information.
We deal with such issues as organising community clean ups and removal of graffiti. We also work closely with the Police and council colleagues to help reduce antisocial behaviour.
We deal with such issues as organising community clean ups and removal of graffiti. We also work closely with the Police and council colleagues to help reduce antisocial behaviour.
The Council is always happy to get feedback on the services we provide and welcome your comments.
A Building Warrant application is needed for all major and most minor alterations to confirm that the work will be carried out to comply with Scottish Building Regulations.
Edinburgh Residents are being offered the opportunity to buy cut price compost bins as part of the Home Composting Project.
The Scotland-wide free bus pass scheme allows anyone aged 60 and over and eligible disabled people who live in Scotland, to travel free on bus services within Scotland.
A caretaking and concierge service is provided in some Council housing blocks.
The Council has a number of venues which can be hired for various events.
Connect is a library service which offers free public access to the internet, web-based e-mail and MS Office applications.
Conservation areas "are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance".
For consumer advice contact Consumer Direct.
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Free talks and workshops are available to groups within the City of Edinburgh Council area on all consumer issues.
For consumer advice contact Consumer Direct.
Contact Environmental Health if you have an enquiry or concern about land that may be contaminated by chemicals or other substances.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
Help with washing bed sheets from the community laundry service for people with incontinence problems.
The Core Furnished Tenancy scheme can provide white goods and/or carpets and curtains for you tenancy.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
There are six departments within the City of Edinburgh Council.
The Council House Sales team organise the sale of Council houses to sitting Council tenants.
How to apply for a Council, Housing Association or Co-operative house.
For information on Council meetings including dates, venues, attending as a deputation, procedures and Neighbourbood Partnerships contact the Head of Legal and Administrative Services.
Edinburgh Outlook is the Council's newspaper. It is distributed to households in Edinburgh four times a year and contains information and news about the Council.
Contact details of local and district Council offices and Social work centres.
This service provides general information about Council Tax and Council Tax/Housing Benefits. This service is provided by telephone, email or through the internet.
Helping people to find work and develop careers is one of the major priorities in the city's social inclusion strategy.
The City of Edinburgh has 58 councillors. Councillors meet regularly to decide how the Council's services will be provided.
Contact us if you suspect that you have been sold or have seen fake goods for sale.
The Countryside Ranger Service is responsible for the conservation of the city's wildlife and natural resources.
These schemes offer awards to individual artists and makers based or resident in Edinburgh towards costs involved in creating new work or developing current work.
Craiglockhart Tennis Centre is located just next door to Craiglockhart Sports Centre.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
Arts and Learning (Children and Families) provides school and community-based arts and learning; extra curricular programmes; music instruction in schools and special projects and events.
Services for Communities can offer advice and information on all consumer credit issues, including credit advertising and dealing with debt collection agencies.
Services for Communities can offer advice and information on all consumer credit issues, including credit advertising and dealing with debt collection agencies.
Services for Communities can offer advice and information on all consumer credit issues, including credit advertising and dealing with debt collection agencies.
Mortonhall is the only council-operated crematorium within the city.
Health and Social Care provides criminal justice services to the courts, and to offenders and their families.
Edinburgh’s Childcare Information Service is a free, impartial service which provides information on registered childcare throughout the city.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
Customer care is the cornerstone of everything we do. We have a charter which explains the service you should receive when dealing with us.
The Council develops schemes to enhance the local and national cycle network and make it easier and safer to cycle throughout the City.
Dalry Swim Centre is a refurbished Victorian 25 yard swimming pool with first class leisure facilities.
You will be asked to pay for damage caused by yourself, anyone visiting, or living with you.
Private tenants and owners can get advice from the council
Contact us if you are worried about a building defect.
Deaf Action is a voluntary organisation for people with hearing impairment or deafness in Edinburgh.
Please follow these links for more information on council services.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death and conducts civil marriage ceremonies and registers civil partnerships.
Contact the Debt advice team if you are experiencing problems paying bills and would like help with budgeting, income maximisation or welfare benefits, tax and V.A.T.
The Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance (DEMA) represents the marketing interests of The City of Edinburgh Council across the themes of visit, invest, live, work and study.
The Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance (DEMA) represents the marketing interests of The City of Edinburgh Council across the themes of visit, invest, live, work and study.
The Development Management Handbook provides detailed guidance on a range of planning related topics.
For advice and information about undertaking a property development project in Edinburgh contact the Economic Development Division of the City Development Department.
Dial-a-Bus provides transport from home to local shopping centres for people who cannot manage by ordinary bus.
Dial-a-Ride provides a door-through-door transport service for people with limited mobility who are unable to use ordinary buses.
The Council can serve notice on the occupier of a dirty property requiring them to clean it up and disinfect it.
Health and Social Care services for people with physical or learning disabilities.
Information on the accessibility of Council buildings for people with disabilities.
The Blue Badge Scheme is a program for people with disabilities who find it difficult to get around without using a car.
If you wish to set up in business as a dog breeder, you must obtain a licence from the Licensing Section for your premises.
To complain about dog fouling, you need to contact the Environmental Wardens.
Services for Communities operates a service for catching stray and abandoned dogs.
Contact Community Safety to report stray dogs, get information about dog breeders' licences or complain about dog fouling.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse there are many places you can go to for help.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
If the problem is on the road or pavement phone CLARENCE.
The Council enforces drinking water standards and carries out testing.
Health and Social Care provides a range of information, advice and service to people who misuse drugs or other substances.
Drumbrae Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of activities.
For information on what to do about dry or wet rot in a tenement or flat contact Property Conservation.
An enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development for young people aged 14 to 25.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
If you wish to work as an ear piercer you must licence your premises with the Council.
An international programme designed to integrate sustainable development and environmental awareness into all schools.
This is an informal group of Edinburgh's main community transport operators, providing vehicle hire for community and voluntary groups in Edinburgh.
Working with the public and private sectors, and local communities to protect and improve the countryside around Edinburgh.
The green belt is an important area of countryside around the edge of the city where new building is not normally allowed and planning is strictly controlled.
A selection of summary statistics for Edinburgh and the wider Edinburgh City Region covering a range of topics including demographics, the labour market, tourism, the economy, travel, crime and education.
If your vehicle is parked illegally then it is liable to be impounded. The Car Pound provides safe storage for such vehicles until they are reclaimed.
Edinburgh’s Childcare Information Service is a free, impartial service which provides information on registered childcare throughout the city.
If you live, work or study in Edinburgh, you can have free membership of 26 libraries and access to mobile library services.
A multi-agency, city-wide partnership to make Edinburgh a place where people can live, work and visit without worrying about their own, or other people's safety.
This is an informal group of Edinburgh's main community transport operators, providing vehicle hire for community and voluntary groups in Edinburgh.
Free advice on film locations and liaison services.
Edinburgh Homeless Practice(EHP)is committed to providing and improving the health and well-being of people experiencing homelessness.
Edinburgh has been selected to represent Scotland in the large city category of the national ‘Britain In Bloom’ competition for 2009.
Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation (ELA) is an initiative between the Scottish Association of Landlords and The City of Edinburgh Council.
The Edinburgh Lectures is an annual series of inspiring and thought-provoking public talks and debates held between October and March.
Edinburgh Leisure, a not for profit organisation, is a leading leisure trust with a turnover of £23 million and growing, 750 employees and over 3.9 million customers a year.
Edinburgh Leisure manages the city's sports, leisure and swim centres for the Council.
Edinburgh Outlook is the Council's newspaper. It is distributed to households in Edinburgh four times a year and contains information and news about the Council.
The Edinburgh Partnership is the community planning partnership for the city.
The Edinburgh Room is a treasure-trove of information on Edinburgh and the towns and villages within the city boundary.
A property management service for flat-owners who want to keep their tenements in good condition.
Edinburgh Tenants Federation (ETF) is an independent organisation representing tenants' views on major policy and development issues.
The Edinburgh Waterfront Project will undertake major development of Granton and the surrounding area to provide jobs, shops and houses.
The unique character of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns has been recognised in their designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Edinburgh Young Scot is a youth information and discount initiative for all 11-18 year olds.
Provides a voice for young people in Edinburgh.
In the winter, Edinburgh sparkles with an exciting programme of events and activities.
The green belt is an important area of countryside around the edge of the city where new building is not normally allowed and planning is strictly controlled.
The Edinburgh Room is a treasure-trove of information on Edinburgh and the towns and villages within the city boundary.
A four day programme of celebrations in the home of Hogmanay - join the world's best New Year party.
The unique character of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns has been recognised in their designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
EdIndex is a common housing register for 20 housing associations, co-operatives and the council.
Information on the various Education services provided by the Council.
The city has 18 nursery schools, 94 primary schools (78 of which have nursery classes), 23 secondary schools and 15 special schools.
EMAs provide financial support to young people who have reached their school leaving age, from low income families who undertake a full time course at school or college.
All available homes are advertised weekly in the Monday edition of the Edinburgh Evening News and on the EH-Key to Choice website.
Edinburgh Homeless Practice(EHP)is committed to providing and improving the health and well-being of people experiencing homelessness.
Information and advice on registering to vote, voting by post and by proxy, contact the Electoral Registration Officer.
It is possible to recycle your electrical goods at your local community recycling centre.
Contact Consumer Direct if your electricity or gas supplier has been changed without your consent, or if you feel you are being forced to change.
If you wish to practise as an electrolysist you must license your premises with the Council.
Who to contact in an emergency at any time of the day.
If you can no longer stay in your house because of damage from fire, flood etc, help and advice is available from the Housing Service.
Information on emergency planning can be viewed on the Council's Emergency Planning Unit internet web page.
For emergency repairs to council housing during office hours contact Repairs Direct.
The Health and Social Care and Children and Families Departments operate an emergency service.
City of Edinburgh council plays a leading role in facilitating Edinburgh's Employability strategy Joined up for Jobs.
City of Edinburgh council plays a leading role in facilitating Edinburgh's Employability strategy Joined up for Jobs.
Information on Edinburgh's labour market and economy including statistics for employment and unemployment.
Report empty Council houses to your neighbourhood office.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
Environmental Health Officers assess planning applications to ensure that adverse impacts on health and the wider environment are controlled or eliminated.
Learn about litter, waste and recycling in Edinburgh and other environmental issues from health to pollution.
Contact Services for Communities for information on Environmental Health.
The Council aims to develop good environmental practice in all that it does.
Environmental Wardens enforce the law relating to abandoned vehicles, vehicle emissions, business waste, dog fouling, fly posting, litter and fly tipping.
The City of Edinburgh Council values and celebrates the diverse communities it serves and seeks to promote an ethos of anti-discriminatory practice through all its functions and policies.
The City of Edinburgh Council values and celebrates the diverse communities it serves and seeks to promote an ethos of anti-discriminatory practice through all its functions and policies.
A range of equipment is available for long term loan. This includes lap trays, cassette players, bookrests, magnifiers, and reminiscence material.
Essential Edinburgh is an independent company supported by the City of Edinburgh Council and over 90 City Centre organisations and businesses.
Contact Trading Standards if a property does not match its advertised description or has a misleading schedule.
How to apply for a Council, Housing Association or Co-operative house.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
The Council works with local businesses, community organisations and European networks to monitor and influence policy development at the European level.
The Blue Badge Scheme is a program for people with disabilities who find it difficult to get around without using a car.
Community Learning and Development run a wide range of evening, day and weekend classes.
In addition to its world renowned festivals, Edinburgh also has an enviable reputation for managing major high profile events.
Contact us for help with detailed planning of events including public safety.
Information on eviction threats for private tenants.
Information on eviction threats for private tenants.
A guide to the Council's budget and key facts about a number of Council services.
Is development being carried out without or not in accordance with a planning permission?
Fairtrade is a growing international movement to guarantee that producers in poor countries receive a fair price for their goods.
Fairdeal is a consumer advice service for young people aged 11 to 21 in Edinburgh.
Fairtrade is a growing international movement to guarantee that producers in poor countries receive a fair price for their goods.
Family history information from Edinburgh City Libraries
For advice on faulty goods contact Consumer Direct.
Festival Theatre is Edinburgh's arena for Scottish Opera, The Scottish Ballet and is at the heart of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Festival Theatre is Edinburgh's arena for Scottish Opera, The Scottish Ballet and is at the heart of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Free advice on film locations and liaison services.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
The Fine Art Library contains the most extensive public collection of printed material on art and design in Scotland.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service provides a broad and comprehensive safety service.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service provides a broad and comprehensive safety service.
A fund to reduce suffering caused by serious injury or loss due to a fire.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service works to increase fire safety awareness and reduce fires and casualties.
The law controls the storage of explosives, including fireworks. It also deals with underage sales of firewoarks.
Fishing Permits are available from a number of sources depending on where you want to fish.
To hire flags and bunting contact the Civic Duties team in the City Development Department.
If you wish to report blockages to bridges and culverts that may lead to a river or burn flooding please contact CLARENCE.
Contact Community Safety to report illegal posting on property.
Contact the Council to report fly tipping or illegal dumping on public or Council land.
Contact Community Safety to report illegal posting on property.
To complain about food standards or arrange testing and/or sampling.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
All food premises are inspected regularly. Tell us if you want to make a complaint about a food business in the city.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
Contact an Environmental Health Officer from the Food Safety and Standards Section.
All food businesses need to be registered with the Council.
To complain about food standards or arrange testing and/or sampling.
A healthy eating and food safety project for young adults (16-25 yrs).
Edinburgh Leisure offer both indoor and outdoor football.
For information on pavement closures and diversions or to report any damaged or uneven pavements contact CLARENCE.
A voluntary partnership that aims to balance the interests of commerce, the public and the protection of our natural heritage.
Forth Sector are setting up The Wood Works to sell reclaimed wood to businesses and the public in the Edinburgh area.
Children and Families provides a range of family based care services for children who cannot live in their own home.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
The Council can provide children from low income families with free school meals subject to certain criteria.
To contact your local Freecycle group to donate or acquire an item.
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 increase openness in government and across the public sector by giving people the right to access information held by Scottish public authorities.
Contact your local Freegle group to donate or acquire an item.
Join the friends of the City Art Centre and Museums and enjoy a varied programme of special events.
Health and Social Care operates a service that can deliver frozen meals to you once every two weeks. This service has replaced the Meals on Wheels service.
Free independent advice for those having problems with paying fuel bills.
Bereavement Services are able to help with funerals.
If you are buying upholstered furniture, always check the label to make sure that it meets the fire safety requirements.
The City of Edinburgh Council provides Gaelic educational provision.
Information on Council owned and operated Galleries.
The Council owns a number of garages that are available for rent, even if you are not a Council tenant.
This is a basic service of grass and hedge cutting for people who are over 60 or disabled.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
This is a basic service of grass and hedge cutting for people who are over 60 or disabled.
Take your unwanted empty gas cylinders to the community recycling centres. They will be returned to the gas supplier for re-use.
Family history information from Edinburgh City Libraries
Get On is the City of Edinburgh Council's Access to Employment team's initiative aimed at helping unemployed people gain access to services to help them to enter the labour market.
A programme of activities and opportunities for people aged 50 or over.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
Gracemount Leisure Centre boasts a fantastic range of facilities including a 25 metre swimming pool sauna, gym and sports halls.
To arrange removal of offensive or racist graffiti from Council housing or any other Council owned property with tenants contact Repairs Direct.
For full details of the resources available visit Granton Library.
Contact information for various Council grants.
This is a basic service of grass and hedge cutting for people who are over 60 or disabled.
The green belt is an important area of countryside around the edge of the city where new building is not normally allowed and planning is strictly controlled.
The green belt is an important area of countryside around the edge of the city where new building is not normally allowed and planning is strictly controlled.
Greenways are the special lanes along certain routes that let buses travel faster.
Report a road that requires gritting. Information on Council road gritting services.
To report problems about gardening work on Council owned open-space land including parks contact Services for Communities.
Group visits are most welcome.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
Gypsy Traveller families in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who may choose to live in housing, on public or private sites or on roadside camps.
All hairdressers need to register their premises with the Council.
Several venues owned by the City Council are available for hire for your next function, seminar, business meeting or theatre performance.
Handicabs provides transport for people with mobility challenges who are unable to use ordinary buses.
Council and private tenants should contact the Community Safety Team at their local neighbourhood office.
Hate crime will not be tolerated in Edinburgh.
We investigate accidents at work, carry out routine inspections and enforce health and safety legislation in offices, shops, warehouses, hotels, catering establishments etc.
Find the help and information you need from the City of Edinburgh Council’s social care services.
Hospitals in Edinburgh are managed by NHS Lothian.
The Social Strategy Unit works with NHS Lothian, voluntary sector, communities and projects to promote priorities for health for Edinburgh.
The Social Strategy Unit works with NHS Lothian, voluntary sector, communities and projects to promote priorities for health for Edinburgh.
Deaf Action is a voluntary organisation for people with hearing impairment or deafness in Edinburgh.
You can get FREE, impartial advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce fuel bills from the Changeworks Energy Advice Centre.
See: Advice Shop
Edinburgh has 23 secondary schools.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
Support and assistance for people with HIV and their families.
Private rented houses or flats which are the sole or main residence and shared by three or more unrelated residents need to be licensed.The following links provide more information.
Contact us for advice on how to control or get rid of Hogweed.
The Museums service organises regular lunchtime lectures, art workshops and full day seminars relating to current exhibitions for all ages.
Find out about school hours, holidays and term dates.
If you have experienced a problem with a holiday you have booked, or if you are worried about having signed up to a holiday club, contact Consumer Direct.
Find out about school hours, holidays and term dates.
The Home Care Service is one of a range of services providing care in the community to assist you, your relatives and carers.
Homeworks provides practical advice, information and in some cases financial help for homeowners to repair and maintain their homes.
See: Alterations to Council Houses; Building Warrants
For advice on all aspects on safety in the home.
If you are homeless or worried about losing your accommodation, advice can be provided on the options available to you.
Homes for older people.
The national register of Council and housing association tenants who want to exchange their homes.
Homeworks provides practical advice, information and in some cases financial help for homeowners to repair and maintain their homes.
Hospitals in Edinburgh are managed by NHS Lothian.
There are libraries for patients and staff at the Western General and Liberton Hospitals.
If you are homeless, the Council operates two key services which offer accommodation and housing advice, as well as other types of support and assistance.
The Housing Options Team can help you if you are homeless, at risk of losing your home or just planning a move.
Trading Standards monitor the standard of hotels and guesthouses.
Tenants of Edinburgh Council can register with House Exchange for free to swap their property with another Edinburgh Council tenant.
Private rented houses or flats which are the sole or main residence and shared by three or more unrelated residents need to be licensed.The following links provide more information.
The local offices give a full housing service and take payments for all Council bills (except parking fines).
Advice and information on housing issues.
Claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefits are processed by a range of services depending on your type of housing.
Housing Benefit payments for private tenants are now called Local Housing Allowance. Council tenants can contact their local office for existing arrangements.
What is an overpayment?
Contact us for more information on how we are developing plans to increase affordable housing across the city.
An online guide to help customers access a range of information on housing options in Edinburgh.
The Housing Options Team can help you if you are homeless, at risk of losing your home or just planning a move.
Contact Repairs Direct for repairs or maintenance to Council homes.
Housing Support and Inclusion Service (HSIS) help you maintain your accommodation and meet any duties and responsibilities you may have as a householder.
The Accounts Commission requires the Council to publish information on how selected services are performing.
The Accounts Commission requires the Council to publish information on how selected services are performing.
Housing Support and Inclusion Service (HSIS) help you maintain your accommodation and meet any duties and responsibilities you may have as a householder.
Contact CLARENCE to report ice or snow on Edinburgh roads or pavements. Tel: 0800 23 23 23
The Immigration and Asylum Support Team is an access service working with persons who have a broad range of immigration related /no recourse to public fund issues.
Help with washing bed sheets from the community laundry service for people with incontinence problems.
You can get FREE, impartial advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce fuel bills from the Changeworks Energy Advice Centre.
The Council is committed to strengthening the city's international profile through a range of projects, visits, events and international agreements.
Free internet access is available in all libraries.
Free internet access is available in all libraries.
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) provides interpretation and translation facilities in approximately 40 community languages as well as Braille, tape, large print and British Sign Language.
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) provides interpretation and translation facilities in approximately 40 community languages as well as Braille, tape, large print and British Sign Language.
The Play Development section of Children & Families currently support two organisations that provide play activities in the city and are of local, national and/or international significance.
Invest Edinburgh (formerly known as Capital Review) is the City of Edinburgh's quarterly investment promotion and destination messaging publication.
The Jack Kane Centre is situated on the South East border of the city and is surrounded by approx. 90 acres of parkland
Helping people to find work and develop careers is one of the major priorities in the city's social inclusion strategy.
Edinburgh's employability strategy.The Council is the lead agent in the development delivery of the city's cross agency strategy on employability.
Joint Health Improvement Plans (JHIPs) are part of a national drive to engage all agencies and sectors in joined up action to improve health.
An incentive and loyalty scheme for Council tenants who demonstrate responsible behaviour by meeting their tenancy agreement.
Justices of the Peace Courts are operated by the Scottish Court Service.
A guide to the Council's budget and key facts about a number of Council services.
The King's houses visits from the Royal National Theatre and other major touring drama productions as well as being home to Edinburgh's annual pantomime and the local amateur societies' productions.
Kirkliston Leisure Centre has a variety of sports and leisure facilities available.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
If you let out a property that you own, you must register as a landlord with the Council.
Overlooking the Firth of Forth, this 16th Century tower house has a splendid preserved Edwardian interior.
People with a genuine commitment to improving police and community race relations can become voluntary independent advisors.
If you require your water to be tested for lead content, contact Edinburgh Scientific Services.
Information on the various Education services provided by the Council.
There are 46 computers in Central Library providing free access to the Connect Service which includes internet, web-based e-mail and MS Office applications.
Health and Social Care and Services for Communities provide a range of information, advice and service to people with learning disabilities.
Our educational publications are produced with the needs of learners, teachers and parents foremost, using resources developed by teachers and other practitioners.
The Edinburgh Lectures is an annual series of inspiring and thought-provoking public talks and debates held between October and March.
The Museums service organises regular lunchtime lectures, art workshops and full day seminars relating to current exhibitions for all ages.
Edinburgh Leisure, a not for profit organisation, is a leading leisure trust with a turnover of £23 million and growing, 750 employees and over 3.9 million customers a year.
Edinburgh Leisure, a not for profit organisation, is a leading leisure trust with a turnover of £23 million and growing, 750 employees and over 3.9 million customers a year.
For full details of the resources available visit Leith Library.
Leith Victoria's traditional Victorian Features have been retained, refurbished and blended with modern facilities making this a first class swim centre.
Letwise provides advice and support to help private landlords and letting agents improve the quality of private rented housing in the city. There is also advice for tenants.
Letwise provides advice and support to help private landlords and letting agents improve the quality of private rented housing in the city. There is also advice for tenants.
If you live, work or study in Edinburgh, you can have free membership of 26 libraries and access to mobile library services.
A home delivery service is available for people who have difficulty in getting to their local library due to age, disability or ill health.
This vehicle visits care homes in the city on a four weekly basis.
Every library has a range of services and equipment available - contact your local library for more information.
Mobile libraries visit sites throughout the city on a regular basis.
The Licensing Section and Licensing Board now offer a variety of information online.
The Licensing Section and Licensing Board now offer a variety of information online.
Internal or external works to any listed building may require listed building consent.
Environmental wardens are responsible for enforcing the law relating to abandoned vehicles, vehicle emissions, dog fouling, fly posting, littering and fly tipping.
We can help you to organise a community clean-up by giving help and information, and by loaning equipment.
Local Community Planning is about the Council working with communities and other organisations to identify and address local issues, improve services and share resources.
Get involved through your Neighbourhood Partnership.
Edinburgh City Archives looks after the city's written heritage. Records date from the 12th century.
Local Housing Allowance is for private tenants on a low income. By 'private tenant' we mean someone who rents property or a room from a private landlord.
The Council has six area based neighbourhood offices.
We work in partnerships across the city to link into community planning.
Local Plans give detailed guidance on what development the Council will encourage in Edinburgh. All Councils need to prepare these land-use plans for their council areas.
The Lord Provost is Edinburgh's civic head; an ancient office dating back to the 13th century.
Unannounced visits to police stations are undertaken to check on the welfare of people who are in police custody.
The Fire and Rescue Board is made up of Councillors drawn from the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian Councils.
Lothian and Borders Police Board is the police authority for the South East of Scotland.
Lothian Community Transport Service offers wheelchair accessible minibus hire for voluntary and community groups, training, and information and advice on community transport.
For enquiries about state pensions, contact your local benefits agency office, listed under Benefits Agency in the BT Phone book.
Enables those with limited mobility to go shopping by supplying, on free loan, electric wheelchairs, scooters and manual wheelchairs.
Health and Social Care provides help for people who find it difficult to cook for themselves.
We have set up a partnership with Macmillan to ensure Edinburgh residents with cancer, their families and their carers have access to expert advice on benefit entitlements and other rights.
You have the same rights when buying goods by post as when you buy from a shop. For advice and information contact Consumer Direct.
Do you have concerns around someone selling you something or demanding payment? Contact Trading Standards.
Located within the 17th century Lady Stair’s House, the museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures.
The city is divided into school catchment areas. You can find out which schools currently cover the area in which you live.
You must tell the Council and the Police if you want to hold a public march or parade.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death, and also conducts civil marriage ceremonies and registers civil partnerships.
McDonald Road Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
Meadowbank Sports Centre is situated in central Edinburgh and comprises of a 25 acre complex of indoor and outdoor facilities.
Health and Social Care provides help for people who find it difficult to cook for themselves.
Health and Social Care operates a service that can deliver frozen meals to you once every two weeks. This service has replaced the Meals on Wheels service.
Health and Social Care operates a service that can deliver frozen meals to you once every two weeks. This service has replaced the Meals on Wheels service.
Edinburgh Community Mediation Service aims to help neighbours work out their problems without involving the police.
The Council has a number of venues which can be hired for various events.
For information on donating a memorial seat or bench, please call the Parks Unit.
There are a number of memorials across the city of Edinburgh.
The Health and Social Care Department provides a range of information, advice and services to people with mental health problems.
If you are experiencing problems with rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
Lothian Community Transport Service offers wheelchair accessible minibus hire for voluntary and community groups, training, and information and advice on community transport.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
Contact Trading Standards if you think that goods or services have been misdescribed.
Mobile libraries visit sites throughout the city on a regular basis.
Trading Standards can provide advice on money lending and credit.
Trading Standards can provide advice on money lending and credit.
The City of Edinburgh Council cares for nearly 200 statues, monuments and memorials, which commemorate noteworthy people and events in history.
Moredun Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
Morningside Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
The City Mortuary is operated by Bereavement Services.
We can carry out your vehicle MOT testing (class 4,5 and 7).
Do you want to use your mobile phone to pay for your parking tickets?
Muirhouse Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
The role of the multi storey billing team is to set up and maintain accounts and issue Common Repair & Service Charge Bills to homeowners in ex-council multi storey flats.
The Museum Collections Centre has been created to increase public access to the city's reserve collection.
The Museum of Childhood is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood past and present.
The Museum of Edinburgh, previously known as Huntly House, displays illustrate the history of the city from the earliest settlements to the present day.
The Learning and Access section provides a life long learning service for all City of Edinburgh museums and galleries, and undertakes outreach work in the community.
The city's museums, galleries and monuments show a wide range of exhibitions.
In all of our museums and galleries there are shops selling a range of merchandise relevant to the collections in each venue.
The Music Library has books, sheet music, magazines, compact discs and music DVDs covering all types of music.
Edinburgh's Music Service provides instrumental lessons in schools and runs a wide range of city-wide orchestras, choirs, bands and ensembles for students of school age.
Tenants of Edinburgh Council can register with House Exchange for free to swap their property with another Edinburgh Council tenant.
The Natural Heritage section within City Development work within planning to protect the natural environment and encourage projects to improve our environment.
Contact us for advice on wildlife and nature conservation issues including grants in Edinburgh.
The Council has six area based neighbourhood offices.
Neighbourhood Regeneration - promoting lasting economic regeneration in priority action areas of the City.
The Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) provide support to customers who may have difficulty sustaining and maintaining their tenancy or meeting tenancy obligations.
The monument to Admiral Lord Nelson's victory, and death, at the battle of Trafalgar, on 21 October 1805.
What was it like to live in the fishing community at Newhaven. Discover the answer in the lively and informative Newhaven Heritage Museum.
Newington Library offers leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
The No Offence Partnership is Edinburgh's multi agency approach to youth justice.
Advice and assistance is available from the Noise service, part of the Community Protection Division of Services for Communities.
The amount of Rates due for each property is determined by multiplying the Rateable Value of the property by the Rate Poundage.
The Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) provide support to customers who may have difficulty sustaining and maintaining their tenancy or meeting tenancy obligations.
Services for Communities will investigate complaints that may constitute a statutory nuisance, and take legal action where necessary.
The city has 18 nursery schools, one centre for under 5s and 79 nursery classes in primary schools for children aged between 3 and 5 years.
The city has 18 nursery schools, one centre for under 5s and 79 nursery classes in primary schools for children aged between 3 and 5 years.
Is it an early clothes iron, a weapon or a cobbler's tool?
If you have any complaints or concerns about health, safety and welfare matters in your workplace, advice and information is available from Environmental Health.
Occupational therapy is about helping disabled people of all ages to be as independent as possible in their everyday lives.
This is a colourful double-decker activity bus full of fun things to do.
Health and Social Care, Service for Communities, voluntary organisations and the private sector all provide services for older people.
Who to contact outwith standard office hours
Edinburgh’s Childcare Information Service is a free, impartial service which provides information on registered childcare throughout the city.
The new access rights come with responsibilities that apply to both visitors and land managers.
We offer a wide range of events, festivals and holiday programmes.
Edinburgh Outlook is the Council's newspaper. It's distributed to households in Edinburgh four times a year and is packed with news, features, events and lots more.
Oxgangs Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
You must tell the Council and the Police if you want to hold a public march or parade.
You can become involved in your child's school through the Parent Council.
You can become involved in your child's school through the Parent Council.
You can become involved in your child's school through the Parent Council.
The Park Ranger Service operates a dawn to dusk patrol for the city's parks.
Are you looking for general information about parking in Edinburgh?
Do you want to use your mobile phone to pay for your parking tickets?
Do you need to know how to pay for a parking fine ticket?
Are you looking for information and advice on the parking regulations in Edinburgh?
Do you want to know how to get a residents' parking permit?
Do you need to arrange for a suspension of a public parking bay or residents' bay?
Explanation of what to do if a parking ticket machine is not working.
Information on how to reclaim a vehicle if it has been impounded.
The Blue Badge Scheme is a program for people with disabilities who find it difficult to get around without using a car.
Edinburgh has 144 parks and nearly 1500 hectares of parks and green spaces in total.
Friends of Parks Groups are established for a number of city parks.
The Council's Parliamentary Liaison service works closely with the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament to keep the Council informed of national policy development.
The role of the multi storey billing team is to set up and maintain accounts and issue Common Repair & Service Charge Bills to homeowners in ex-council multi storey flats.
Do you want to report damage to a pavement or footpath? Are you looking for information on pavement closures or diversions?
Do you need to know how to pay for a parking fine ticket?
There are lots of ways you can pay Council bills.
Do you think a pedestrian crossing should be put in your road?
For enquiries about state pensions, contact your local benefits agency office, listed under Benefits Agency in the BT Phone book.
The Pentland Hills Ranger Service is responsible for the conservation of the city's wildlife and natural resources.
The People's Story tells the story of the lives, work and leisure of the ordinary people of Edinburgh, from the late 18th century to the present day.
The Accounts Commission requires the Council to publish information on how selected services are performing.
Children under the age of 16 taking part in certain performances, including television, theatre and photography, must obtain an entertainment licence from the Council.
If you are experiencing problems with rodents, insects or birds, contact Pest Control.
To report a spillage contact Services for Communities.
Health and Social Care and Services for Communities provide a range of information, advice and service to people with physical disabilities.
We offer a wide range of events, festivals and holiday programmes.
Piershill Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
Helpful contacts when considering a school place for your child.
You can find a range of online services, advice and guidance on planning applications and development plans on the Council website.
Not sure what authorised use a property has, or whether works carried out got planning consent?
Carried out works to a building or site and not sure whether they needed consent?
Thinking of altering you property? Many alterations require planning permission.
Is development being carried out without or not in accordance with a planning permission?
Plastic bottles can be recycled at packaging recycling points.
Contact us for information on play development, play initiatives, play grants and play strategy.
The Play Action Team has a range of play equipment available for loan to playgroups and projects.
The Play Action Team has a range of play equipment available for loan to playgroups and projects.
The Play Development section of Children & Families currently support two organisations that provide play activities in the city and are of local, national and/or international significance.
For information on where to find them, the city's Playground Capital Programme or upgrading of playgrounds.
Edinburgh’s Childcare Information Service is a free, impartial service which provides information on registered childcare throughout the city.
Edinburgh Leisure manages the city's sports, leisure and swim centres for the Council.
How to contact the Police in Edinburgh.
Services for Communities, Environmental Assessment monitors air quality.
Are you looking for details about Edinburgh's population or the Census?
The City of Edinburgh Council deals with the protection of people involved in shipping and aviation.
Edinburgh Leisure provides bowling facilities at Portobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure Centre.
At the east of the city lies Portobello Indoor Bowls and Leisure Centre.
Portobello Library provides leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
Portobello is a first class swim centre situated right on the beach in Edinburgh's seaside resort.
The City of Edinburgh Council deals with the protection of people involved in shipping and aviation.
Do you want to report a pothole?
The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of social inclusion for all its citizens.
The city has 18 nursery schools, one centre for under 5's and 79 nursery classes in primary schools for children aged between 3 and 5 years.
The Council has dedicated Officers who deal with Press enquiries and public relations.
If you have bought goods under pressure and no longer want them, contact Trading Standards.
Contact Trading Standards for advice about misleading prices or other pricing issues.
The council has 94 primary schools throughout the city, 78 of which have nursery classes.
Letwise provides advice and support to help private landlords and letting agents improve the quality of private rented housing in the city. There is also advice for tenants.
Private Sector Leasing offers customers who have been assessed as Homeless or in Housing need a private rented tenancy.
If you get an unexpected 'prize' through the post and are worried about a catch contact Trading Standards.
Trading Standards protects the public by taking action against sellers of unsafe goods.
Information on how your company can get involved with our numerous sponsorship opportunities.
Looking for commercial properties or land to lease or buy?
Property Conservation deals with defective buildings particularly in respect of private property in common ownership, and provides a 24-hour emergency building service to the City.
Considering a property development project in Edinburgh?
If you are buying or selling a property in Edinburgh you will need a property enquiry certificate.
Not sure what authorised use a property has, or whether works carried out got planning consent?
If you have recently bought a house and believe that statements made about it were misleading.
Want to find out if a property is owned by the Council?
Concerned about an adult being taken advantage of or harmed? More information on who is likely to be at risk, what is harm and who to contact.
When you suspect a child is being abused.
Private Sector Leasing offers customers who have been assessed as Homeless or in Housing need a private rented tenancy.
The Psychological Service provides support to schools, nurseries and children and families centres within the City of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Scientific Services aim to protect the public and the environment.
Services for Communities are responsible for Edinburgh's public toilets.
Details of Edinburgh's public holidays 2009 to 2012.
If you live, work or study in Edinburgh, you can have free membership of 26 libraries and access to mobile library services.
The Council has dedicated Officers who deal with Press enquiries and public relations.
Information and advice about the creation, diversion or closing of public rights of way.
Contact us if you are worried about a building defect.
The Public Sector Academy aims to support people to access work in the Council.
Services for Communities are responsible for Edinburgh's public toilets.
The National Traveline Scotland Service provides comprehensive public transport information.
The Museum traces the history of the people and life of Queensferry and Dalmeny.
Queensferry Recreation Centre offers a wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities.
If there is an outbreak of rabies, Animal Health Officers would be enlisted to quarantine affected animals.
Hate crime will not be tolerated in Edinburgh.
Hate crime will not be tolerated in Edinburgh.
Hate crime will not be tolerated in Edinburgh.
Please contact Scientific Services to report any radioactive material.
Please contact Scientific Services to report any radioactive material.
Randolph Crescent Hostel offers supported accommodation to 16 single men and women from the Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP).
Services for Communities Rapid Response Unit tackles litter and dumping problems on public land fast.
This section is responsible for the administration of non-domestic rates, the assessment of liability, billing, collection and recovery.
Ratho Library has Leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
If you are experiencing problems with rodents, insects or birds contact Pest Control.
Internet based book swapping facility.
Internet based book swapping facility.
Edinburgh City Archives looks after the city's written heritage.
A range of recycling services are available across Edinburgh.
Enquiry and Information Service.
The Immigration and Asylum Support Team is an access service working with persons who have a broad range of immigration related /no recourse to public fund issues.
If you have an enquiry or complaint about refuse collection, wheelie bins or black refuse sacks, contact us.
You can view a list of all planning applications made in Edinburgh on the Planning and Building Standards Portal.
The register of electors is a list of everyone who is registered to vote. You must be on the register to be able to vote.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death, and also conducts civil marriage and registers civil partnerships.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death, and also conducts civil marriage and registers civil partnerships.
The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (the 'Care Commission') now regulates all care services subject to National Care Standards.
If you have any questions regarding rehousing, contact your nearest area housing office.
Facility which allows you to report a hate crime or incident formally/informally and/or anonymously to a non-police organisation.
Council tenants behind with their rent should contact their local housing office immediately.
Different ways to pay your rent.
If you are a Council tenant you can order a repair by contacting Repairs Direct.
You can order a repair by contacting our repairs service.
Contact Repairs Direct for repairs or maintenance to Council homes.
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining and repairing their homes. However, the Council can help to organise common repairs.
Facility which allows you to report a hate crime or incident formally/informally and/or anonymously to a non-police organisation.
Information on reserving library books, CDs, DVDs, videos and software.
We run a wide range of children's residential units.
Information on emergency planning can be viewed on the Council's Emergency Planning Unit internet web page.
The Resource Centre for people with disabilities at Central Library provides computers with accessible software , scanners, Brailling facilities and also information on disability issues.
Bookstart rhyme and song sessions in libraries, for children 0-3 years and their parents/carers.
Contact us for information on how to buy your Council house.
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help with welfare benefits and tax credits, income maximisation, and debt.
Information and advice about the creation, diversion or closing of public rights of way.
Are you intending to dig up a piece of pavement or road? You will need a permit.
We investigate accidents and design schemes to prevent them happening.
Booking council rooms for functions, seminars or meetings.
The Access Point provides a service for people who are homeless, particularly those who are sleeping rough or have complex needs.
The Royal Commonwealth Pool is internationally renowned as a first class swimming and diving venue.
Special Uplifts are available for the disposal of bulky items of domestic refuse (for example furniture).
City of Edinburgh Council is encouraging safe and sustainable travel to school through safer routes to school schemes.
See: Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership; Emergency; Public Safety
Contact us if you are worried about a building defect.
Situated off Balgreen Road and part of the larger Saughton Park, Saughton Sports Complex is home to a huge range of outdoor sports.
Digging up a road or pavement, putting a portakabin or skip outside your property or putting up scaffolding all need a permit.
The city is divided into school catchment areas. You can find out which schools currently cover the area in which you live.
Information for people wishing to apply for a career as a School Crossing Guide or discuss any aspect of their work.
Find out about school hours, holidays and term dates.
For information about hiring a Primary School contact School Lets.
The Council can provide children from low income families with free school meals and assistance towards the purchase of school clothing subject to certain criteria.
Helpful contacts when considering a school place for your child.
Helpful contacts when considering a school place for your child.
We offer a wide range of events, festivals and holiday programmes.
Contact us for information on transport from home to school.
City of Edinburgh Council is encouraging safe and sustainable travel to school through safer routes to school schemes.
The city has 18 nursery schools, 94 primary schools (78 of which have nursery classes), 23 secondary schools and 15 special schools.
Scotland-wide free bus pass allows anyone aged 60 and over and eligible disabled people to travel free on most bus services within Scotland, without any peak time restrictions.
Following the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832 an architectural competition invited designs for an appropriate memorial to the great Scottish writer.
The Commission registers and maintains a list of all care services.
The Scottish Library has a wide range of information about Scotland for reference as well as a large collection of books, maps and videos to borrow.
Helpful contacts when considering a school place for your child.
Edinburgh has 23 secondary schools.
The Departments of Health and Social Care and Services for Communities provide care and support for people with special needs and their carers living in the community.
If the problem is on the road or pavement phone CLARENCE.
Private rented houses or flats which are the sole or main residence and shared by three or more unrelated residents need to be licensed.The following links provide more information.
Sheltered housing schemes provide suitable accommodation with an alarm system, giving individuals access to a Housing Support Worker 24 hours a day.
This service visits sheltered housing complexes with a specially adapted kneeling vehicle. There is also a lift for wheelchairs.
Enables those with limited mobility to go shopping by supplying, on free loan, electric wheelchairs, scooters and manual wheelchairs.
Leisure and learning facilities for the community.
To report damaged or missing signs contact CLARENCE.
Skills Path provides a mail fulfilment service, which is carried out by adults with learning disabilities.
The Council licenses skin piercers and tattooists. For an application form contact Licensing.
Skin piercing and tattooists premises are inspected by Environmental Health Officers from Services for Communities.
Skin piercing and tattooists premises are inspected by Environmental Health Officers from Services for Communities.
Digging up a road or pavement, putting a portakabin or skip outside your property or putting up scaffolding all need a permit.
Sources of smells will be investigated and the necessary action taken.
We provide smoke alarms free of charge in all Council houses.
Contact Environmental Health to report any smoke pollution.
We enforce the ban on smoking in certain public places.
Contact CLARENCE to report ice or snow on Edinburgh roads or pavements. Tel: 0800 23 23 23
Contact Social Care Direct for adult social care/work services.
A single point of contact for both the public and professionals to access social work services for children, young people and families in Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh Council works closely with and provides funding support for Social Enterprise Edinburgh which supports development of social enterprises in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of social inclusion for all its citizens.
EdIndex is a common housing register for 20 housing associations, co-operatives and the council.
Social workers provide social work services through children and families, community care, home care and support and criminal justice teams across Edinburgh.
Special uplifts are available for the disposal of bulky items of domestic refuse (for example furniture).
Information on how your company can get involved with our numerous sponsorship opportunities.
Edinburgh Leisure manages the city's sports, leisure and swim centres for the Council.
All city secondary schools have sports and leisure facilities that are open to the public.
Stair Cleaning Services provide a cleaning service in both Council and non-Council tenemental blocks throughout the city.
Contact Repairs Direct when your stair lights go out.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
The Council is responsible for naming all streets in Edinburgh (privately or publicly owned) and for allocating property numbers in streets.
Contact us for information about statutory notices, and if you are having difficulty organising common repairs with other owners.
Leisure and learning facilities for the whole community.
Street Cleaning services in the city operate seven days a week 24 hours a day in the city centre.
You need permission to close a street, or part of a street even on a temporary basis, for example during building work.
If a street light is faulty, tell CLARENCE.
The Council is responsible for the assigning, erection and maintenance of all street nameplates.
The Council is responsible for naming all streets in Edinburgh (privately or publicly owned) and for allocating property numbers in streets.
You need a permit to put a portakabin or skip outside your house.
The Council is responsible for the assigning, erection and maintenance of all street nameplates.
The Licensing Section and Licensing Board now offer a variety of information online.
This can be viewed in any public library, downloaded from our website or purchased from some Council offices.
The Council is always happy to get feedback on the services we provide and welcome your comments.
It is advised that you take legal advice before altering your property.
The City of Edinburgh Council's has an advertising portal, known as the Supplier Exchange.
We offer a wide range of facilities and services to children and young people with additional support needs.
Young Persons Service provides advice and support to young tenants aged 16-17.
Help with employment opportunities for people with a range of disabilities.
A fund to reduce suffering caused by serious injury or loss due to a fire.
The Council is committed to Sustainable Development and is working to integrate sustainable development into all its policies and practices.
Edinburgh Leisure currently offers swimming facilities at 10 different locations.
How to apply for a permit to put tables and chairs on the pavement outside a cafe, bar or restaurant.
The Council licenses tattooists. Tattooists and other skin piercing premises are inspected by Environmental Health Officers from Services for Communities.
The Licensing Section and Licensing Board now offer a variety of information online.
The Taxicard scheme is designed to help disabled people get about by making taxi journeys cheaper to use.
Libraries welcome children and young people.
Equipment designed to help enable people to remain safely in their own home
If you have been misled by television sales or auctions of goods or services.
If you are homeless you can be provided with temporary accommodation until you have gained permanent housing.
This project works with individual tenants and groups on tenant consultation and participation processes.
Edinburgh Tenants Federation (ETF) is an independent organisation representing tenants' views on major policy and development issues.
Edinburgh Leisure provide a high standard of facilities and coaching programmes.
Find out about school hours, holidays and term dates.
There are textile banks at many recycling points run by various charities such as Oxfam, Capability Scotland, Sick Kids and Barnardos.
The Access Point offers an integrated partnership service from Housing, Health and Social Care for people who are homeless.
The Bike Station is a community project that accepts donated bikes from members of the public and recycles them.
The Edinburgh Lectures is an annual series of inspiring and thought-provoking public talks and debates held between October and March.
The King's houses visits from the Royal National Theatre and other major touring drama productions as well as being home to Edinburgh's annual pantomime and the local amateur societies' productions.
Forth Sector are setting up The Wood Works to sell reclaimed wood to businesses and the public in the Edinburgh area.
Located within the 17th century Lady Stair’s House, the museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures.
Several venues owned by the City Council are available for hire for your next function, seminar, business meeting or theatre performance.
The Throughcare and Aftercare Service provides support for young people who are looked after and who have left care.
Are you worried about the way a company is trying to sell a timeshare?
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
Tell us if you see a shopkeeper selling tobacco to a person under 18.
Services for Communities are responsible for Edinburgh's public toilets.
Visit the main tourist information website for Edinburgh.
Are you worried that a toy may be unsafe? Do you manufacture or supply toys and want them to be tested for compliance with safety requirements?
The Council will collect trade waste on request.
Contact Services for Commnunities for issues relating to trade waste bins left on the street which are causing an obstruction or a danger.
Trading Standards advises both consumers and traders.
A month long celebration of traditional arts across the city, taking place in March - April each year.
Contact CLARENCE to let us know about faulty traffic lights or a junction that is difficult to cross.
City of Edinburgh council plays a leading role in facilitating Edinburgh's Employability strategy Joined up for Jobs.
Trams are an appealing alternative for Edinburgh’s commuters, travelling into and around the city, and their introduction is only a few years away!
Council tenants who want to move from their present house should contact their local area housing office.
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) provides interpretation and translation facilities in approximately 40 community languages as well as Braille, tape, large print and British Sign Language.
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) provides interpretation and translation facilities in approximately 40 community languages as well as Braille, tape, large print and British Sign Language.
Traveline allows you to plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK.
This mobile art space brings contemporary art and gallery education to communities throughout Scotland.
Information on Tree Preservation Orders and trees in Conservation Areas.
The Council is responsible for the protection and enhancement of the City's landscape and natural environment.
Information on all tree related issues.
We act as trustee for a number of trusts that provide small pensions.
TripshareEdinburgh can help you find someone to share your car journeys.
You are responsible for making sure that your child attends school regularly and punctually.
The M8, M9, A702 Biggar Road, A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, A1 east of the City Bypass, and the A68 south of the City Bypass are Trunk roads.
The statement of accounts presents the financial position of the Council and related bodies for the year to 31 March.
Is development being carried out without or not in accordance with a planning permission?
Is development being carried out without or not in accordance with a planning permission?
Have you seen a piece of development in the City that you don't think has consent?
Is development being carried out without or not in accordance with a planning permission?
Contact details for consumer product safety.
Unsolicited goods or services.
The Ethnic Library Service offers a range of specialised information to meet the library needs of the minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh.
Telephone numbers for a number of frequently used Council services.
Contact details for non council organisations in Edinburgh providing a range of public services.
The Usher Hall is Edinburgh's premier Concert Hall. It is currently closed to allow for a programme of refurbishment and development
Helping people to find work and develop careers is one of the major priorities in the city's social inclusion strategy.
Information on how to reclaim a vehicle if it has been impounded.
We can carry out your vehicle MOT testing (class 4,5 and 7).
If you think a vehicle has been abandoned contact Services for Communities.
The Council has a number of venues which can be hired for various events.
These schemes offer awards to individual artists and makers based or resident in Edinburgh towards costs involved in creating new work or developing current work.
Contact information for various Council grants.
The Council, alongside other public agencies and representatives from the voluntary and community sector, have made significant progress in developing a compact agreement for the City.
Volunteering for City of Edinburgh Council.
Volunteering for City of Edinburgh Council.
The Warmburgh Advice Team offers FREE advice to householders in Edinburgh who find it hard to keep warm and pay for fuel bills. Home visits can sometimes be arranged.
The Warmburgh Unit implements the Warmburgh Plan, which is the Council's strategy for improving the energy efficiency of Edinburgh homes.
Warrender's traditional Victorian Features have been retained, refurbished and blended with modern facilities making this a first class swim centre.
If you are experiencing problems with rodents, insects or birds, contact Services for Communities, Pest Control.
The Council is committed to reducing the amount of waste it sends to landfill sites and to increase the level of recycling to meet recycling targets.
Edinburgh has four community recycling centres (CRC) where householders can deposit household waste and recycling.
The City of Edinburgh Council's Waste Prevention Strategy aims to reduce the amount of waste disposed of to landfill.
The Council enforces drinking water standards and carries out testing.
If you require your water to be tested for lead content, contact Edinburgh Scientific Services.
This service is run by Services for Communities, Scientific Services.
Owners/occupiers who are unable to contact neighbours or deal with burst water pipes flooding a property may be able to get help from the Council.
Port Edgar is a large water sports centre and marina with over 300 berths. There are many junior multi activity courses available.
The Registrars Service issues certificates of birth, marriage and death, and also conducts civil marriage ceremonies.
Contact us to report weeds on pavements or roads.
Are you a trader using equipment to weigh or measure the goods that you sell or a customer who has concerns about the equipment's accuracy?
The Welfare Rights Service can give free and confidential information and advice, and can help with appeals in relation to a range of welfare benefits
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help with welfare benefits and tax credits, income maximisation, and debt.
Free, confidential and impartial advice and help - including representation at appeals - with benefits and tax credits, and income maximisation.
If you have an enquiry or complaint about refuse collection, wheelie bins or black refuse sacks, contact us.
Contact us for advice on wildlife and nature conservation issues including grants in Edinburgh.
If you live in a listed building, conservation area or a window control area, you may be restricted in your choice of replacement windows.
In the winter, Edinburgh sparkles. Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay have become landmarks in the UK's calendar of festive events.
Forth Sector are setting up The Wood Works to sell reclaimed wood to businesses and the public in the Edinburgh area.
Information on all tree related issues.
If you have any complaints or concerns about health, safety and welfare matters in your workplace, advice and information is available from Environmental Health.
Working For Families supports parents and carers into work and training.
Located within the 17th century Lady Stair’s House, the museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures.
UK-wide competition involving 14-18 year olds developing a sound grasp of their consumer rights and responsibilities through a series of tutor sessions.
Text service for 16 to 25 year-olds who need help with a debt problem or have a query related to debt/money.
Young Persons Service provides advice and support to young tenants aged 16-17.
The Housing Service have an established service that provides support to young tenants and advice to applicants.
The Young persons training programme is part of the Public Sector Academy and offers employment opportunities to young people within the Council.
Edinburgh Young Scot is a youth information and discount initiative for all 11-18 year olds.
YoungEdinburgh is the city's youth services strategy.
The Council House Sales team organise the sale of Council houses to sitting Council tenants.
Libraries welcome children and young people.
The No Offence Partnership is Edinburgh's multi agency approach to youth justice.
Arts and Learning (Children and Families) provides school and community-based arts and learning; extra curricular programmes; music instruction in schools and special projects and events.
Young Persons Service provides advice and support to young tenants aged 16-17.
