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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Waste crew gift smiley little boy a dumper truck
A four year boy in South Queensferry was gifted a dumper truck from our waste crew after his mum asked them to give him a wave at the window which they have continued to do every day.
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Reaffirming Council’s commitment to support ‘determined and innovative’ city culture sector
Edinburgh’s culture sector will be supported by funding of around £4.7 million in the coming year if Councillors approve the cultural grants recommendations next week.
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Council to consider action plan to tackle Ash tree epidemic
Councillors will consider an action plan designed to better understand, plan for and respond to the growing number of trees in the capital affected by the tree epidemic, Ash Dieback.
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Why we're choosing to freeze rents for our council tenants
Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Kate Campbell writes in today's Evening News about how we manage the council's housing budget.
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Newly restored Burns statue unveiled in Leith
Leith’s iconic Burns statue has been returned to its home on Bernard Street, as Scotland prepares to celebrate the national bard.
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Edinburgh counts down to council elections with 99 days to go
Edinburgh’s residents are being urged to think about their vote, with 99 days until the next Local Government Election.
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Roll out of digital devices for pupils underway
The roll out of personal digital devices for every school pupil from P6 to S6 in Scotland’s Capital city, part of our ambitious and inclusive education strategy Edinburgh Learns for Life, is underway.
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Progressing toward an LEZ in the Capital
The next stage in the plan to introduce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Edinburgh will be actioned, if approved by committee this week.
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Council leader welcomes call for new licensing powers for short term lets being approved
The Scottish Government has announced a new licensing scheme for short term lets is to be introduced.
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Pioneering net zero housing development granted approval
Proposals for a ground-breaking ‘net zero’ housing development, as part of the £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project in north west Edinburgh, were granted approval by city planners yesterday.