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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Developing 20-Minute Neighbourhoods to meet Edinburgh residents’ needs better locally
A strategy has been developed to find ways for Edinburgh residents to meet their daily needs within 20 minutes of their homes by walking, using public transport, wheeling or cycling.
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£250,000 recovery fund for carers
The City of Edinburgh Council and VOCAL, Voice of Carers Across Lothian, have announced a new Carers Recovery Fund.
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Conservation and energy efficiency work on the Canongate on track to deliver over 50% energy reduction
Press release issued today by Edinburgh World Heritage.
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Draft strategy sets out how Edinburgh will strive to become a climate ready, net zero Capital by 2030
The Council has set out a city-wide approach to reducing Edinburgh’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of new plans being considered by Councillors to tackle climate change in the Capital.
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Long term fabric-first approach to tackle excessive moisture-related issues in Council homes
This week the City of Edinburgh Council sets out its improved process to deal with issues some tenants face due to excessive dampness, mould and condensation.
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Spaces for People feedback published
Responses to a major consultation and market research exercise on perceptions of Spaces for People measures, and whether they should be retained, have been published today (Wednesday, 2 June).
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Transport Convener: We're working to get the balance right
Councillor Lesley Macinnes, Transport and Environment Convener, writes in today's Evening News about the aims of our Spaces for People programme - and the next steps.
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Have your say on initial proposals for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Edinburgh
A second phase of community engagement on plans to introduce Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in two areas of Edinburgh will begin on Friday (4 June).
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City Leaders urge caution to protect Edinburgh's progress out of lockdown
Council Leaders have urged Edinburgh residents to stick to the guidance and come forward for vaccinations and community testing after today's announcement that the city will stay in Level Two.
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Edinburgh's greenspaces and rivers ‘could hold the key to low carbon future.’
Edinburgh’s parks, greenspaces and rivers could become important sources of low-carbon heat for residents and businesses according to new independent research.