Edinburgh returns new MSPs in Scottish Parliament Election 2026
The results for Edinburgh’s six city constituencies, along with the seven seats for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 8 May).
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The future of short term lets in Edinburgh
Planning Convener Councillor Neil Gardiner writes in today's (Wednesday 25 August) Evening News about the issue of short term lets in the city.
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Reminder to keep taking care as Covid cases rise
City of Edinburgh Council Leaders have appealed to the public to keep sticking to the rules and looking out for one another, as Scottish Covid cases more than double in one week.
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Live music returns to our beloved Usher Hall and Assembly Rooms this summer!
Edinburgh’s iconic Usher Hall and historic Assembly Rooms are reopening for audiences and bringing live music back to the stage from Monday, 30 August.
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Council Leader's report August 2021
Council Leader Adam McVey's latest update to the Council:
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Edinburgh to offer shelter to people from Afghanistan
Edinburgh will offer a haven to Afghans escaping the turmoil in their homeland.
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Council Leaders' dismay at end to city's cycle hire scheme
Council Leaders have expressed disappointment at the end of a contract between Transport for Edinburgh and Serco to run the city’s cycle hire scheme.
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Council re-examining two potential central Edinburgh sites for Gaelic secondary school
The City of Edinburgh Council is re-evaluating the feasibility of two sites in central Edinburgh for a Gaelic high school following internal discussions.
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And the name is…. Granton Station Square
The area outside the former Granton Station, being built for local people and visitors to enjoy community events and recreation, is to be named Granton Station Square.
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Wester Hailes community vision to be transformed into regeneration masterplan
Plans for the regeneration of the Wester Hailes area have taken a big step forward.
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Key principles for design and operation of George Street and First New Town project published
Core elements of an ambitious final concept design for transforming Edinburgh’s George Street and First New Town (GNT) have been published, along with an updated future operational plan.