Princes Street has reopened
Trams and buses are running as normal following the reopening of Princes Street.
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Celebrating Edinburgh’s diversity
Our new city-wide campaign celebrates the many benefits immigration brings to our city while promoting understanding, acceptance and interest in our many cultures and communities.
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Response to misinformation in the media about council housing
We want to address a number of false claims being made in the media and online about how we prioritise council housing.
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How the Visitor Levy is helping our festivals to flourish
Writing in today's Scotsman, Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses support for Edinburgh’s Festivals ahead of their 80th anniversary.
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Council commits millions to support Edinburgh’s festivals and cultural sector
Councillors today (17 September 2026) voted in favour of measures to support cultural partners across the city – including the opportunity to apply for funding from a pot of over £2.6 million.
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On right track to ease pressure on housing in Capital
Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes about Scottish Housing Day in today's Edinburgh Evening News.