Capital in good health, latest figures reveal
The health of both Edinburgh’s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city.
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Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers in the city.
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Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open
Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026.
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Lord Provost pays tribute to rugby legend Scott Hastings
Edinburgh's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has paid tribute to Scott Hastings as it was announced yesterday (Sunday 17 May) that he has died aged 61.
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New exhibition explores story of the woman who shaped Edinburgh’s fine art collection
The free exhibition, Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026.
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Residents across Edinburgh to choose how to spend Visitor Levy funds in their neighbourhoods
Councillors have agreed how the new £2m Participatory Budgeting (PB) programme will fund the local neighbourhood projects chosen by residents.
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Supporting care leavers to feel prepared and empowered
Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the ways our Aftercare and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Team support young people.
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Bad luck Hearts!
The Lord Provost sends his commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian Football Club following their loss to Celtic.
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Lorne Primary School in Leith celebrates 150th anniversary
This year marks 150 years since Lorne Primary School first opened its doors.
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Residents give thumbs up to Granton Waterfront
Residents talk enthusiastically about settling into their new homes at Western Villages, part of our £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront.