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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New citywide bins hubs receive seal of approval
The new ‘smart’ bin hubs at Pitt Street in Leith have been visited by Lorna Slater MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
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Celebrating 75 years of summer festivals in the city
Council Leader Cammy Day writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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Nominations open for the 2022 Edinburgh Award
The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for the 2022 award now open.
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New app to help repair shared buildings takes off across Scotland
An app to help the owners of shared properties repair their buildings in the Capital has been so successful in its first year it is already being rolled out by two other local authorities in Scotland.
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State-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre opens its doors
The new £47m sports centre opened its doors to the public at 7am today (Tuesday 19 July).
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Key section of Leith Walk to reopen as Trams to Newhaven progresses
Leith Walk will reopen to two-way traffic between Pilrig Street and London Road from Monday (18 July), marking a key milestone for the Trams to Newhaven project.
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Edinburgh named best city to visit in the world
Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed Edinburgh's number one ranking in the Time Out Index 2022.
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We want to hear your views on Community Payback Orders (CPOs)
The Council wants to know your thoughts on Community Payback Orders (CPO). These alternatives to custodial sentences are given out by the Court as a way for people to pay for their crimes.
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Citywide energy-efficient streetlights project wins national award and heralds a “a greener, more welcoming city for future generations”
A project to upgrade more than 55,000 streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs has won a prestigious national award.
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Council set to appoint Cruden Group to drive forward first phase of £1.3bn regeneration at Granton Waterfront
The creation of a £1.3bn well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached its next major milestone.