Council and government news
Bus lane enforcement review findings announced
Published on Thursday 24 May 2012
A review carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council into bus lane enforcement has concluded that the scheme will continue to operate but will be altered.
Top team completed as Council appoints conveners
Thursday 24 May 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council has formally appointed committee conveners at its meeting of all councillors today.
New voice for city residents as Council agrees petitions committee
Thursday 24 May 2012
The people of Edinburgh will have a new way of calling for action by the Council with the creation of a committee to hear petitions from the public.
Council moves to cut paper and costs through new technology
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Around £200,000 and 1 million sheets of paper could be saved every year through a move towards paperless committee meetings at the City of Edinburgh Council.
New contract with the capital unveiled by Council leadership
Thursday 10 May 2012
The Labour and SNP groups that now form the City of Edinburgh Council administration have unveiled their commitment to the city in a coalition agreement.
Labour and SNP join forces to take Edinburgh forward
Monday 7 May 2012
Labour Party and Scottish National Party form historic coalition at the City of Edinburgh Council.
Results for Edinburgh Elections 2012
Friday 4 May 2012
The local election results for the City of Edinburgh Council have now been declared.
What voters need to know for Thursday 3 May
Wednesday 2 May 2012
With the local council elections tomorrow (Thursday 3 May), the City of Edinburgh Council is reminding voters what they need to know to have their say on polling day:
Lord Provost Banquet raises nearly £30,000 for charity
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Two cheques for £13,392 were today presented to charities by Lord Provost George Grubb following a Banquet held in Edinburgh late last month.
Lord Provost extends invitation to Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Edinburgh
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Edinburgh's Lord Provost has written to the Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to invite her to visit Scotland's Capital city as part of her stay in Britain this June.
Don't miss out on the right to vote
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Residents are being reminded that there are only seven days left to register to vote for the local council elections on 3 May.
Residents receive information on how to vote
Tuesday 3 April 2012
This week information on how to use the vote in the local elections will be landing on doorsteps across the city, ready for polling day on 3 May.
Candidates confirmed for Council election 2012
Thursday 29 March 2012
Nominations have closed for the local government election on 3 May 2012.
Public welcome improvements to Council services
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Satisfaction with how the Council manages local services has increased significantly over the last five years.
Edinburgh parks on top with Gold COSLA Award win
Friday 17 February 2012
The quality of Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces has been recognised with a gold award at last night’s COSLA Excellence Awards (16 February).
A new dawn for the future of libraries
Thursday 16 February 2012
A new future for Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people.
Looking after the books leads to £26m investment in Edinburgh
Thursday 9 February 2012
Frontline services in Edinburgh will receive a massive boost as the Council agreed a £26m investment in priority areas such as children and the most vulnerable at its budget meeting today.
Looking after the pennies to fund major investment in Edinburgh
Thursday 2 February 2012
Residents in Edinburgh will benefit from £2m extra investment by the City of Edinburgh Council this year in services which will improve their lives and boost the city.
Holocaust survivors take centre stage in the Capital
Friday 27 January 2012
Anna Flachova was guest of honour when Edinburgh's Lord Provost attended a Holocaust Memorial Day event this week, while the Central Library proudly launched the Ernest Levy Archive.
Edinburgh Partnership secures electric car funding
Thursday 19 January 2012
A host of new electric cars are set to be added to public sector agencies’ fleets across Edinburgh as funding is secured from the Scottish Government to promote sustainable travel.
Edinburgh is first council in Scotland to achieve workforce gold status
Wednesday 18 January 2012
A Scottish local authority has become the first in the country to gain a prestigious national award in recognition of its commitment to staff.
Major works due to commence for Edinburgh Trams project
Thursday 5 January 2012
The latest programme of work to progress the Edinburgh Trams project in 2012 is due to get underway in the city centre.
Acclaimed physicist wins the 2011 Edinburgh Award
Friday 23 December 2011
The winner of the 2011 Edinburgh Award is Professor Peter Higgs, renowned theoretical physicist and retired professor from The University of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh top for council housing in national benchmarking results
Thursday 1 December 2011
More council homes in Edinburgh meet national quality standards compared with any other urban area in Scotland, and empty properties are re-let quicker than most other authorities.
Edinburgh councillors vote to carry out environment service improvements in-house
Thursday 24 November 2011
At a meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council today councillors voted to terminate the procurement process without award of any contract.
Impact of industrial action on Council services
Thursday 24 November 2011
The Council has issued a summary of the services which are expected to be affected by the UK wide strike on 30 November.
Edinburgh remembers
Friday 11 November 2011
This weekend, Edinburgh will join the rest of the world in observing Remembrance Day - a commemoration of the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
Edinburgh Award 2011 seeks successor to George Kerr and Sir Chris Hoy
Wednesday 9 November 2011
The much-coveted Edinburgh Award is seeking its fifth recipient as nominations are launched to find the successor to Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy and George Kerr CBE.
Public debate to examine future of environmental services
Friday 4 November 2011
There will be a public discussion on how the Council delivers its environmental services at 7.30pm on Thursday 10 November in Lothian Chambers (George IV bridge).
Decision on future of environment services in Edinburgh deferred
Thursday 27 October 2011
At a City of Edinburgh Council meeting today councillors deferred the decision on the future of Environment services until the next Council meeting due to be held on Thursday 24 November.
Partnership proposal to improve council services in Edinburgh
Friday 21 October 2011
A report published by the City of Edinburgh Council is proposing to significantly improve Environment services, including recycling, street cleaning and simpler ways to deal with household waste.
Online services disruption
Friday 23 September 2011
Disruption to web services Saturday 24 September and Saturday 1 October.
Green light for tram works as new agreement resolves dispute
Thursday 15 September 2011
Work is to begin again on completing Edinburgh’s tram line.
New arrangements between Council and Transport Scotland on Edinburgh trams
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Transport Scotland has announced the details of its current involvement in the Edinburgh Trams project.
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 up for top local authority award
Monday 5 September 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is in the running for a prestigious public service award as one of the top local authorities in the UK.
Council decisions restore first phase of tram line to St Andrew Square
Friday 2 September 2011
At a special meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council today, Councillors decided to build the city’s tram line to St Andrew Square in the first instance.
Director of Corporate Governance appointment recommended
Thursday 1 September 2011
The Council has offered the post of Director of Corporate Governance to Alastair Maclean following the conclusion of a second round of short-list interviews by the recruitment committee.
Princes Street works to be delayed
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Planned works due to start across the tram route in September have been put on hold following last week's Council decision to implement the first phase from the airport to Haymarket.
Statement: trams to be discussed at special Council meeting
Monday 29 August 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council has today given notice of a special meeting of the Council which has been called by the Lord Provost, to be held on Friday 2 September at 10.00am.
Council decision on tram funding
Thursday 25 August 2011
Labour and Conservatives Councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council have today voted to rescind an earlier decision to build the first phase of the Edinburgh Tram Project to St Andrew Square.
Technology boost to lead to smarter working at council
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Changes in where staff are based and how they work are set to save the Council around £18m over the next 10 years according to a report due to be considered by councillors next week.
Council report confirms tram funding options
Friday 19 August 2011
A report into the funding options available for completing the Edinburgh Tram Project from the airport to St Andrew Square is published today.
Council savings add up to good news
Friday 19 August 2011
A report published today shows that the City of Edinburgh Council saved more than £26m in the past year thanks to new ways of working and other measures.
City progress on national targets welcomed by Council Leader
Friday 19 August 2011
The most recent update on Edinburgh’s work towards long-term objectives is cause for optimism about the city’s future according to Councillor Jenny Dawe.
Don't lose your vote in 2012
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Voter registration forms will soon drop through letterboxes across Edinburgh and you are being urged to return yours as soon as possible to make your voice heard in the local government election.
Improved strategy gives social care boost to Edinburgh
Tuesday 9 August 2011
An improved approach to planning and delivering care and support services in Edinburgh has been given the green light today (9 August).
Direct Debit delivers free council tax for city winners
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Five lucky Edinburgh residents have won a year’s worth of free council tax following a prize draw that aimed to encourage more people to pay their council tax bills by direct debit.
City Centre residents urged to register to vote
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Voters in the City Centre Ward in Edinburgh have until Wednesday 3 August to register to vote or apply for a postal vote for the by-election on Thursday 18 August.
Councillors vote to continue with tram project
Friday 1 July 2011
Councillors tonight voted in favour of continuing with Edinburgh's Tram project, rejecting calls for a referendum on its future.
Future of Edinburgh’s Tram project set to be decided by Councillors
Thursday 23 June 2011
A report outlining the options for the future of the Tram Project is made public today, ahead of a meeting of the full City of Edinburgh Council on Thursday 30 June.
Council boosted by Business Excellence Award
Thursday 9 June 2011
Joint press release issued today by Quality Scotland.
Princes Street tramworks will begin in September
Friday 3 June 2011
The planned tramworks on Princes Street, originally planned for July, will now begin in September.
Council response after high winds batter Edinburgh
Tuesday 24 May 2011
High winds hit the capital yesterday with the City of Edinburgh Council’s Roads and Forestry teams working flat out to deal with the stormy weather.
Council wins top award from Homes for Scotland
Friday 20 May 2011
Edinburgh has been successful in delivering development on sixteen housing sites in the past year – more than the rest of Scotland.
Departure of Richard Jeffrey announced
Thursday 19 May 2011
tie has, this morning, announced the departure of its Chief Executive Richard Jeffrey.
Mediation restores tram momentum
Wednesday 11 May 2011
The way forward for the tram project is clearer today with one of the proposals agreed through the mediation process being made public.
Check your polling card before setting out to vote
Monday 2 May 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is urging all those eligible to use their vote in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections and Referendum on the UK Parliamentary voting system.
Arrangements over the Easter break
Monday 18 April 2011
As Edinburgh gears up for the Easter holiday period and one very special wedding - most facilities and buildings are operating as normal.
Remember to apply if you need a postal or proxy vote
Wednesday 6 April 2011
With both the Scottish Parliamentary elections and the first UK-wide referendum in over 30 years taking place on Thursday 5 May, the City of Edinburgh Council is urging voters in the city to be ready to have their say.
Only 15 days left to register to vote
Friday 1 April 2011
With both the Scottish Parliament election and a UK-wide referendum taking place on Thursday 5 May, the City of Edinburgh Council is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in time.
Council launches major consultation on the severe winter weather
Friday 25 March 2011
A major public consultation on the severe winter weather is due to be launched by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Edinburgh count to be overnight
Friday 4 March 2011
The count for the six Edinburgh constituencies for Scottish Parliamentary Elections will take place overnight on Thursday, 5 May at Ingliston in the Highland Hall.
Winners announced in Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards
Thursday 3 March 2011
The winners of this year's Edinburgh Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards were revealed at a well-attended fair trade brunch earlier today.
Rewarding Edinburgh fair trade heroes
Wednesday 2 March 2011
A host of businesses, school groups, community organisations and individuals will gather in a city centre cafe tomorrow morning to hear if they have won an Edinburgh Lord Provost Fair Trade Award.
Edge 2011 explores the future of public service delivery
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Delegates from all over the world are flocking to Edinburgh this week for a high level conference exploring how public services will benefit from developing technology.
Edinburgh ranked best in Scotland for Council website
Tuesday 1 March 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is the first local authority in Scotland to achieve the highest ranking - four stars - for its website.
Lord Provost message of condolence to Mayor of quake-stricken Christchurch
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Lord Provost George Grubb has written to the Mayor of Christchurch in the wake of the devastating earthquake which hit the New Zealand city yesterday.
Success measures show continued capital improvement
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Recent figures show that the City of Edinburgh Council is making sustained progress towards its aims of becoming a top performing local authority. The improvements have come across a broad range of the Council's responsibilities, in both how it goes about its business and in meeting targets.
Council approves Adminstration's budget motion
Thursday 10 February 2011
The Administration's budget motion was approved by Council today without any changes.
Tough choices budget protects frontline services and vulnerable people
Thursday 10 February 2011
It is expected that protection of front line services and investment in children and the most vulnerable will be the priorities of the City of Edinburgh Council's budget announced today.
Council responds to trams report from Audit Scotland
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Comment from transport convenor
New chair recommended for boards of transport companies
Friday 28 January 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council's recruitment committee has recommended Vic Emery as its preferred candidate for the role of combined chair for the boards of its two wholly owned transport companies.
New report highlights the City of Edinburgh Council's success in engaging with service users
Thursday 13 January 2011
Press release issued by Customer Focus Scotland citing the consultation on the Council's new website as best practice.
Customer Service Excellence for Council's Finance Department
Wednesday 12 January 2011
The staff who help to look after Edinburgh's finances have been commended for their 'commitment and clear view to improve customer services while managing costs.'
Photo exhibition highlights Edinburgh's response to global disasters
Tuesday 11 January 2011
A thought-provoking exhibition at Edinburgh's Central Library will highlight how the city has responded to natural disasters occurring across the globe.
Major efforts to tackle street cleaning and potholes in the Capital
Friday 7 January 2011
In the aftermath of the severe weather the City of Edinburgh Council is concentrating its efforts on the recovery of street cleaning and tackling the potholes that have emerged.
Council picks up UK-wide finance awards
Wednesday 29 December 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has picked up two prizes at the LGC Investment Awards.
Arrangements in place over the festive period
Thursday 23 December 2010
During the Christmas and New Year holidays the Council has arrangements in place to deal with the severe weather.
Latest severe weather update for Edinburgh
Monday 20 December 2010
Staff from the City of Edinburgh Council have been out in full force over the weekend dealing with the latest severe weather to hit the Capital.
Severe weather update - Sunday 19 December
Sunday 19 December 2010
City of Edinburgh Council staff have been out in full force this weekend dealing with the latest severe weather to hit the Capital.
Handy shopping hints for a tip-top Christmas
Friday 17 December 2010
With the festive season fast approaching, the City of Edinburgh Council's Trading Standards team has put together their top ten Christmas Shopping Tips to help consumers plan for a wonderful Christmas.
Council decision sets Assembly Rooms refurbishment in motion
Thursday 16 December 2010
Work is set to begin within weeks on the £9.3m refurbishment of one of Edinburgh's best loved historic buildings after councillors voted to appoint a contractor.
Severe weather update - how we are preparing
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Although the weather forecast over the next few days is uncertain, the Council is asking residents to be prepared for winter weather.
How the Council is preparing for this week's predicted snow
Tuesday 14 December 2010
With more snow on the way, the Council is currently out in force preparing for the bad weather which is due to hit Edinburgh this week.
Council officers propose additional budget savings
Monday 13 December 2010
Additional budget savings totalling £35m are being proposed by officers at the City of Edinburgh Council.
Refuse collections running full service next week
Friday 10 December 2010
Due to the extreme weather conditions, the bin collections have been severely disrupted, but from next week the Council hopes to be running a full service.
Military personnel to help clear the streets for the most vulnerable in Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Military personnel will be providing specialist help to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in the city are able to get from their homes to much needed medical and other emergency locations after the Council submitted a request to the Scottish Government and Ministry of Defence.
Safety advice as Arctic conditions continue
Friday 3 December 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police are issuing advice to members of the public on how they can stay safe as the severe weather continues.
Staff out in force to keep city moving
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Council workers are out in force to help get Edinburgh moving again.
School closure update (Wednesday)
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Some primary schools in Edinburgh are to re-open today (Wednesday). All 4th-6th year pupils should attend all secondary schools with the exception of Queensferry High School which is closed.
Severe weather and school closure update
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Some primary schools in Edinburgh are to re-open today. All 4th-6th year pupils should attend all secondary schools with the exception of Queensferry High School which is closed.
Severe weather update: some schools to reopen on Wednesday
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Some primary schools in Edinburgh are to re-open on Wednesday and 4th-6th year pupils at all secondary schools should attend (1st - 3rd year should stay at home).
Severe weather update: schools to remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday 30 Nov)
Monday 29 November 2010
All Council schools in Edinburgh will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, due to the ongoing severe weather conditions.
Finance Convener gives budget update
Monday 29 November 2010
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee gives an update on the budget process for Edinburgh.
Council transfer of £12m to Elizabeth Finn Care
Wednesday 24 November 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to transfer £12m of charitable funds to Elizabeth Finn Care, a national poverty relief charity.
Last call for Edinburgh Award nominations
Friday 19 November 2010
Businesses, groups and individuals have only one week left to submit their nominations for the next Edinburgh Award recipient.
Customer Service Excellence for Edinburgh's Contact Centre
Friday 19 November 2010
A first point of contact for people calling the City of Edinburgh Council has been described as 'dynamic and exceptional'.
Council backs mediation plan for tram project
Thursday 18 November 2010
At today's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Council Leader Jenny Dawe tabled a Motion regarding the Edinburgh Tram Project. This was subsequently carried.
Edinburgh publishes results of budget engagement
Wednesday 10 November 2010
The results from the biggest budget information and engagement exercise carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council are made public today.
Council Leader to raise High Speed Rail at meeting with Secretary of State for Scotland
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Bringing the High Speed Rail link to Edinburgh will be high up on the agenda when the City of Edinburgh Council Leader, Cllr Jenny Dawe, meets the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Michael Moore MP, at the City Chambers tomorrow.
Chairman of Transport Edinburgh steps down
Wednesday 3 November 2010
David Mackay, Chairman of Transport Edinburgh, Lothian Buses and Tie Ltd has today made public his decision to step aside, with immediate effect, from his position as Chair of all three organisations.
Customer service excellence for Services for Communities
Monday 25 October 2010
One of the City of Edinburgh Council’s busiest departments has been described as ‘transformational’.
City Summit to help decide Edinburgh's future
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Leaders from all sectors will gather this week in Edinburgh, ahead of the UK Government Spending Review, to debate the capital city's future.
Council confirms Sue Bruce as new chief executive
Thursday 16 September 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved the appointment of Sue Bruce as its new chief executive.
Public to help decide city's future
Monday 13 September 2010
Edinburgh residents will from today be encouraged to participate in an unprecedented engagement and consultation programme to help influence the Council’s budgets over the next few years.
Preferred candidate selected for Council chief executive
Thursday 2 September 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has offered the post of Chief Executive to Sue Bruce following the conclusion of short-list interviews by the recruitment committee today (2 September 2010).
Council to consider major staff savings
Wednesday 18 August 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to consider options at its meeting in September aimed at reducing management costs and increasing efficiencies in preparation for government funding cuts.
Finance Leader comments on Council departments achieving budget targets
Thursday 24 June 2010
Statement from Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convenor of the Finance and Resources committee.
Council leader looks ahead to local implications of UK emergency budget
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The following opinion piece appeared in yesterday’s Edinburgh Evening News:
Council Leader Jenny Dawe wants your views on the budget
Friday 18 June 2010
The following article appeared in the Summer edition of the Council’s newspaper, Outlook.
Challenging budgets ahead - Council Leader seeks public's views (article from Council newspaper)
Friday 18 June 2010
The Council budget for 2010/11 is £1,038.2 million. Council Tax makes up 22 per cent (£226.9m) of this, with 60 per cent coming from Government grants and 18 per cent from non-domestic rates.
Budget discussions at Council meeting
Thursday 27 May 2010
Top of the agenda at today’s meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council was the Budget and the proposed strategy for the Council's Budget from 2011 to 2014.
Final move to ensure fair pay
Friday 21 May 2010
Delivering fair and equal pay across the City of Edinburgh Council took a significant step forward yesterday (Thursday 20 May 2010).
Council Leader comments on budget savings and consultation
Friday 21 May 2010
Full Council next week will consider a paper on the budget situation, the steps being taken to identify savings and proposals for public engagement.
Edinburgh residents happier than ever with Council services
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Residents of Edinburgh are more satisfied than ever with local Council services according to new research.
Council stresses importance of partnership approach to funding charities
Friday 5 March 2010
A positive relationship with the capital's voluntary sector has been essential in managing the impacts that the recession has had on public funding.
Council borrowing is manageable and benefits city - letter by Finance Convener
Monday 1 March 2010
Letter published in today’s Evening News in response to an article last week on levels of Council debt.
Preparing the city for tough times ahead
Monday 15 February 2010
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee comments on the budget for 2010/11 and the difficult decisions ahead.
City Budget Protects Essential Frontline Services in Tough Times
Thursday 11 February 2010
It is expected that investment in education and care services will be at the heart of the City of Edinburgh Council’s budget announced today (Thursday 11 February). The unprecedented third successive freeze in Council Tax will maintain Edinburgh’s Band D rate as the lowest of Scotland’s four major cities.
Capital continues as most improved authority
Wednesday 13 January 2010
New figures show that Edinburgh is one of the two most improved Scottish urban councils over the last three years.
Capital continues as most improved authority
Wednesday 13 January 2010
New figures show that Edinburgh is one of the two most improved Scottish urban councils over the last three years.
Council explores alternative service delivery to achieve savings
Friday 11 December 2009
Proposals to explore whether there are better, more cost effective ways of delivering quality services to residents are contained in a report published by the City of Edinburgh Council today (Friday, 11 December).
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