Council agrees first round of Edinburgh Visitor Levy spend
Councillors have today (12 February) agreed the first full set of spending programmes for funding raised by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy, which comes into effect on 24 July 2026.
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Council steps up action to bring empty homes back into use
The City of Edinburgh Council has made strong progress over the past year in bringing empty homes back into use, as councillors approved a new five-year Empty Homes Strategy.
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Central Library unveils new programme of Music on the Mezzanine concerts
Central Library has announced a new season of Music on the Mezzanine, offering free live performances every fortnight and showcasing a mix of returning favourites and exciting new acts.
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Delivering The Promise in Edinburgh is a key priority
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (9 February), Education, Children and Families Convenor, Cllr James Dalgleish reflects on The Promise.
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Healthy results for City Region Deal at halfway point
Almost 30,000 jobs have been created or supported since 2018 thanks to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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Leader's Report - February 2026
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.
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Cllr Tim Pogson: On the right track to deal with our city’s housing crisis
Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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New funding for sustainable projects after a year of LEZ enforcement
Following the first year of Low Emission Zone (LEZ) enforcement, around £793,000 of surplus income is set to be used on a range of initiatives.
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First steps taken on Visitor Levy revenue spending
Councillors today (January 29) made significant progress towards a £41.1m capital investment package, over the next three years, for the City Operations and Infrastructure (COI) fund.
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Positives of pavement parking ban in Edinburgh praised two years on
The benefits of the pavement parking ban have been hailed by Guide Dogs Scotland and Living Streets Edinburgh.