Lord Provost: Good Luck, Scotland!
Edinburgh's Lord Provost wishes the Scotland national men's football team the best of luck as they prepare for their first match of World Cup 2026.
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Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today.
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Edinburgh stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on
The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on the Capital's response over the last four years.
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Late licences approved for World Cup
Licensed premises across Edinburgh have been granted an extension to licensing hours for the duration of the World Cup in June and July.
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Leith Chooses 2026 sees ten new community projects get the go-ahead
Community projects have been given the green light after another successful public vote at the annual Leith Chooses event.
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Contractor firm fined £183,000 after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh
- Company failed to identify fragile sections on roofs - No safety measures were put in place to prevent a fall - Worker fell through fragile roof and died as a result of injuries
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Council awards £60,000 to support local sports events across Edinburgh
Councillors at last week's Culture and Communities Committee agreed funding to support organisations to run competitive sports events that promote physical activity and participation.
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Lauriston Castle launches 2026 centenary programme
To celebrate 100 years since the Castle was gifted to the nation by the Reids, this year’s programme has a strong 1920s theme.
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Agreeing Visitor Levy spend is just the beginning
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (16 February), Council Leader Jane Meagher sets out the many benefits the visitor levy will bring to Edinburgh, its residents and visitors.
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Council agrees first round of Edinburgh Visitor Levy spend
Councillors have today (12 February) agreed the first full set of spending programmes for funding raised by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy, which comes into effect on 24 July 2026.
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Council steps up action to bring empty homes back into use
The City of Edinburgh Council has made strong progress over the past year in bringing empty homes back into use, as councillors approved a new five-year Empty Homes Strategy.