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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Notice of Local Government Election published
Nominations open tomorrow (Tuesday 15 March) for candidates to stand in the forthcoming Local Government Election.
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Leader's Report
Latest news from the Council Leader Adam McVey.
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Edinburgh’s built heritage benefits from decade of development
According to new figures released today by the Council, only two Category ‘A’ listed buildings will remain ‘at risk’ in the World Heritage Site once current or planned restoration works complete.
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Council set to recognise Ukrainian leaders with highest honour
Councillors in Edinburgh will consider granting the most prestigious honour it can bestow to the Ukrainian President and the Mayor of Edinburgh’s twin city, Kyiv.
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Producers sought for Capital’s Winter Festivals
• Council seeks producers for Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, with tender documents published today (Wednesday 9 March) • Contract term for initial period of three years
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City plays its part in promoting future of youth
Cllr Eleanor Bird, Vice Convener for Education and Young People’s Champion writes in today's Evening News about how Scottish apprenticeships are playing a part in the nation's economic recovery.
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Intelligent management system unveiled at Edinburgh Bus Station
A new, state-of-the-art bus station management system has been officially unveiled at Edinburgh Bus Station, transforming the passenger experience for those travelling to and from Scotland's Capital.
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Granton gasholder lit up for the people of Ukraine
The iconic gasholder, at the heart of the Council’s £1.3bn regeneration project at Granton Waterfront, will change how it is illuminated tonight to the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
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Council apprentices’ achievements celebrated during a virtual graduation
As part of this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week events this week (7-11 March) the City of Edinburgh Council are celebrating the achievements of its apprentices.
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Scotland's contented, resilient and growing Capital: latest Edinburgh by Numbers
Edinburgh residents are some of the most content in the UK, according to the 15th annual Edinburgh by Numbers report.