https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:14:08 +0000 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:14:08 +0000 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14499/city-chambers-lights-up-for-organ-and-tissue-donation-week Chambers light up for awareness of the importance of making your wishes on organ donation known Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14498/edinburgh-has-retained-its-fairtrade-city-status-for-a-22nd-successive-year Edinburgh’s long-standing status as a Fairtrade City has been officially reaffirmed following a presentation of a certificate from the Fairtrade Foundation. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14497/capital-ship-crew-heads-to-edinburgh-for-freedom-parade With “drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed”, sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth exercised the freedom of the City of Edinburgh, when they paraded up the iconic Royal Mile. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14495/seven-new-culture-heritage-and-infrastructure-projects-to-benefit-from-visitor-levy-investment Councillors have agreed to proceed with seven additional Visitor Levy-funded projects to protect and enhance heritage and cultural spaces across the city. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14496/council-commits-millions-to-support-edinburgh-s-festivals-and-cultural-sector Councillors today (17 September 2026) voted in favour of measures to support cultural partners across the city – including the opportunity to apply for funding from a pot of over £2.6 million. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14494/on-right-track-to-ease-pressure-on-housing-in-capital Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes about Scottish Housing Day in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14493/how-the-visitor-levy-is-helping-our-festivals-to-flourish Writing in today's Scotsman, Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses support for Edinburgh’s Festivals ahead of their 80th anniversary. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14492/love-music-secures-funding-for-play-based-singing Love Music has been awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14491/city-art-centre-showcases-most-recent-additions-to-fine-art-collection Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of historical and contemporary Scottish artworks recently received as donations and bequests. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14490/leader-s-report-september-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14489/bespoke-sett-restoration-project-to-begin-on-st-mary-s-street Essential works will be taking place on St Mary’s Street for around six months, starting on Monday 21 September.  Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14488/next-phase-of-tram-network-expansion-agreed Plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network took another step forward today, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14487/2300-children-take-part-in-scotland-s-biggest-outdoor-learning-event Scotland's largest outdoor learning event saw 2300 children enjoy activities Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14485/step-forward-for-princes-street-and-waverley-valley-as-design-approach-is-agreed Councillors at today’s Planning Committee have voted in favour of an ‘ambitious pragmatic’ option for the development of Princes Street and Waverley Valley. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14484/education-convenor-welcomes-knife-angel-to-leith Education, Children and Families Convenor James Dalgleish welcomes an anti-knife crime initiative to the city Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14483/new-improvement-fund-launched-to-boost-support-for-edinburgh-s-visitor-economy A major new fund to reinvest Visitor Levy proceeds directly back into Edinburgh’s visitor economy has launched today. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14482/two-new-councillors-elected-in-edinburgh The results of the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced at Waverley Court. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:16:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14481/pitch-perfect-collaboration-for-south-morningside-pupils A unique collaboration between Big Hearts Community Trust, City of Edinburgh Council, Robertson Construction has resulted in South Morningside Primary getting a free pitch Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14480/residents-and-businesses-encouraged-to-invest-for-a-greener-healthier-and-fairer-edinburgh The Council has launched a new investment programme enabling residents and businesses to invest in projects that contribute to a healthier, inclusive and thriving city. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:28:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14479/portobello-high-school-celebrates-150-years Portobello High School marked a mile stone anniversary with a lunch and launch of a digital archive Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0100