Business and trade news
Raise a cuppa to Her Majesty on the Royal Mile
Published on Friday 18 May 2012
Edinburgh's Royal Mile will play host to a Diamond Jubilee event on Sunday 3 June at 3pm.
Edinburgh receives £8m to £11m to become super connected city
Wednesday 21 March 2012
More than 90% of Edinburgh residents and businesses will have access to high speed broadband by 2015.
Edinburgh best large city in Europe for foreign direct investment
Thursday 8 March 2012
Edinburgh has been ranked as the best large European City for foreign direct investment according to fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13.
Council Leader welcomes Green Investment Bank's location in Edinburgh
Thursday 8 March 2012
Council reaction following the UK Government's announcement that the new Green Investment Bank is to have its headquarters based in Edinburgh
Edinburgh aims to attract major investment at global property development conference
Monday 5 March 2012
Council Leader, Cllr Jenny Dawe, has been invited to speak on challenges facing medium-sized cities this week at MIPIM, the world's leading real estate exhibition and conference from 6-9 March.
Action plan launched for Edinburgh World Heritage Site
Monday 27 February 2012
An action plan to promote and protect the iconic status of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site will be launched this week.
Leith Shop Idol winner announced
Friday 17 February 2012
Following a week of dressing and perfecting their shop fronts, Leith businesses have pulled out all the stops in their efforts to impress for the competition to be the first Leith Shop Idol.
Restoration fund for Leith buildings
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Shop owners and residents in Leith are being urged to take advantage of a £200,000 grant to restore shop fronts and buildings to their former glory.
Edinburgh and Glasgow welcome fresh call from Scottish Government to bring high speed rail to Scotland
Wednesday 14 December 2011
The refreshed business case for High Speed Rail published today by the Scottish Government has been welcomed by the Leaders of the City of Edinburgh and Glasgow Council.
Edinburgh plan to support 20,000 new jobs
Wednesday 14 December 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is to launch an ambitious five year economic strategy.
National support to locate Green Investment Bank in Scotland
Friday 25 November 2011
Glasgow City Council and Scottish universities have backed Edinburgh’s bid to host the UK’s Green Investment Bank, which is expected to help inject £15bn into the green economy over four years.
Creative sparks to ignite brighter future for Edinburgh enterprises
Wednesday 2 November 2011
A body set up to promote and unite the capital’s creative community will be officially relaunched at an event tomorrow evening.
New directors confirmed to lead Creative Edinburgh
Friday 28 October 2011
An organisation set up to help unite the interests of the creative sector in Edinburgh has formally announced the appointment of two directors.
Princes Street traffic diversions from Saturday 17 September
Friday 9 September 2011
The diversions previously planned for the start of September are due to take place over the weekend of 17 and 18 September.
Council funding brings Fringe benefits
Friday 26 August 2011
Festival goers have been enjoying a more relaxed, informed and, in some cases, romantic experience in Edinburgh this year, thanks to three new council supported websites.
Edinburgh's newest festival open to innovation
Monday 1 August 2011
You wouldn't need to be blessed with the code-breaking abilities of Alan Turing to deduce where best to stage a cutting-edge festival during the month of August.
Council calls for views on city's economic future
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Access to affordable finance for small businesses remains a key barrier to growth in Edinburgh according to the findings of a new study.
Council leader welcomes Amazon jobs announcement
Wednesday 25 May 2011
Cllr Jenny Dawe today welcomed the announcement that leading online retailer, Amazon, is to create 900 jobs at a new customer service centre in the city.
Edinburgh joins Scottish cities in shared vision for Scotland
Thursday 19 May 2011
Leaders from Scotland’s six cities today (19 May) joined forces to sign a pledge in support of a shared vision of success for Scotland.
New protocol to prevent contracts going to criminal gangs
Thursday 12 May 2011
A new process to prevent contracts with City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian being obtained by criminals or their associates has been agreed.
Young people get a taste of the past
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Young people from Leith have gained hands-on experience of traditional building skills as part of the Leith Townscape Heritage Initiative.
New Chair recommmended for Lothian Buses
Thursday 3 March 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council's recruitment committee has recommended Chris Walton as its preferred candidate for the position of Non-Executive Chair of Lothian Buses plc.
Chief Executive's response to Gathering report
Friday 25 February 2011
Chief Executive, Sue Bruce, responds to the Public Audit Committee's report into the Gathering 2009.
Pioneering Waterfront investment takes shape
Thursday 17 February 2011
The next phase in a project to kick-start major development on Edinburgh's waterfront is set to begin.
City Centre review clarifies vision for Edinburgh
Thursday 17 February 2011
Councillors are set to approve a long term vision, and action plan, for Edinburgh's city centre public realm.
Council statement regarding BlindCraft decision
Thursday 10 February 2011
Economic Development leader Cllr Tom Buchanan said: "I'm very disappointed that the Trade Unions voted to reject the three day week as they are the ones who asked for this proposal in the first place"
Councillors back the case for Marketing Edinburgh
Thursday 18 November 2010
Councillors today (18th November) gave their backing to the creation of a single promotional body for Edinburgh.
'Open for Business' seminar - 15th November
Friday 12 November 2010
Local businesses are being given the opportunity to meet with council officials and other agencies who can assist them at the City Chambers on Monday night.
Integrated working will be key to success of Edinburgh Trams project
Monday 11 October 2010
City remains committed to role of trams in vision for economic development and a greener future
Edinburgh gets go ahead for £84m Waterfront funding
Wednesday 29 September 2010
An £84 million investment in Edinburgh's waterfront is to be progressed using a new method of public financing.
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