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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Making sure everyone can enjoy West Princes Street Gardens
Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Donald Wilson says too many people are currently unable to make the most of one of Edinburgh’s finest greenspaces.
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Council approves next steps for BioQuarter expansion
Councillors have unanimously backed the strategic business case behind a major project to transform the BioQuarter into a vibrant new neighbourhood in the south east of Edinburgh.
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Tide of change set to sweep over Waterfront
Exciting new plans will transform the place where I grew up, writes our Depute Leader Cammy Day in a piece on Granton Waterfront in today’s Evening News.
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Tackling period poverty with free sanitary products
The latest initiative to tackle period poverty in the Capital will see free sanitary products available in City of Edinburgh Council buildings including community centres and libraries.
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New Diversity & Inclusion culture fund opens in the Capital
A new £100,000 fund to support Edinburgh-based Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) artists, practitioners and producers in the Capital’s arts and culture sector opens for applications.
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Progress made on plans to introduce LEZ in Edinburgh
Work towards a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) scheme in Edinburgh is well underway, with the first phase proposed to take effect later this year.
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Proposed trial aims to improve bus journey reliability
A proposed trial, to be considered by Transport and Environment Committee, aims to improve bus journey times and reliability by reviewing the spacing of stops along routes.
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Trams to Newhaven work begins on Leith Walk next month
The main phase of construction work to take the trams to Newhaven will begin on Leith Walk next month.
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Council balances long-term budget to protect priority services
-Vital public services protected under 3 year budget - Record investment for new schools and new homes - Long-term plans to address inequality and climate change
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Council announces plans for £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront
A proposal to transform Edinburgh’s largest brownfield site at Granton Waterfront into a new coastal town has been published today.