Bus lane hours extended in local trial
A new trial to assess whether bus journey times and reliability can be improved by extending bus lane hours launches on Monday, 12 October.
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Edinburgh residents urged to share their views on housing
The Council is looking for views on the local housing strategy which will set out the vision for all types of homes and housing related services in the city for the next five years and beyond.
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Forth Green Freeport submits business case
The Forth Green Freeport has submitted its full business case to the UK and Scottish Governments.
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Work set to begin at Lawnmarket and Upper Bow
We’re improving the roads, pavements and drainage at Lawnmarket – between Castlehill and George IV Bridge – and Upper Bow. Work is due to start on 23 September 2024 and end in July 2025.
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Visitor Levy legislation confirmed to come into force
The commencement date of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act has been confirmed as Friday 20 September 2024.
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Crewe Road homes get climate ready as Council continues to improve social housing
Hundreds of homes in Edinburgh are undergoing major energy upgrades – helping to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions in some of the city’s most deprived areas.
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Hitting the ground running with visit to North Bridge
New Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Stephen Jenkinson writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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Vision for new coastal neighbourhood in the Capital
A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood, was published yesterday by the Council.
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Major works on the A8 to commence this month
We're improving the road surfaces and drainage on the A8 at Glasgow Road and the Ingliston interchange. Work will start on Monday 16 September and is expected to finish in March 2025.
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Council extends financial support for tenants struggling to pay rent
Following the success of the Tenant Hardship Fund, Councillors in Edinburgh have this week marked plans to increase the maximum average payment to around £480.
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Stephen Jenkinson confirmed as new Transport and Environment Convener
At a meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council today (29 August), Councillor Stephen Jenkinson was appointed as the new convener of the Transport and Environment Committee.