https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:43:21 +0000 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:43:21 +0000 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14435/lord-provost-we-stand-together-with-all-of-our-communities Following a series of incidents across Edinburgh on 19 June, the Capital’s Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14434/share-your-views-on-firework-control-zones-fczs-for-2026 Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14433/edinburgh-to-show-support-for-armed-forces-day St Andrew Square will welcome a parade of serving personnel, veterans and supporters this weekend as The Royal British Legion Scotland and Council hosts special events to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14432/local-school-children-bring-30-years-of-capital-s-heritage-to-life Granton Primary School children using the 30th anniversary of the Old and News Towns World Heritage Site in Edinburgh as inspiration to create an exhibition to help mark this important milestone. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14431/investing-in-our-parks-and-green-spaces Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Margaret Graham writes in the Evening News today about the quality of Edinburgh's parks. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14430/award-winning-garden-opens-in-edinburgh Drakkar’s Drift was formally opened by the Council’s Culture and Communities Convener on Sunday (21 June) following a successful community campaign to bring the garden home to Victoria Park. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14429/leader-s-report-june-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14428/south-morningside-primary-school-named-primary-school-of-the-year The Edinburgh school was recognised in the annual TES Schools Awards 2026 at a ceremony on 19 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14427/only-a-truly-connected-edinburgh-will-be-able-to-meet-the-challenges-of-the-future Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson writes in Scotland on Sunday (June 21) about the importance of trams to our future city. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14426/council-leader-responds-to-attacks-in-edinburgh Following a series of incidents across the city on Friday 19 June, the Council Leader, Jane Meagher, condemns the attacks and has paid tribute to the response of emergency services. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14425/new-exhibition-explores-how-the-second-world-war-shaped-life-in-queensferry The Second World War Comes to Queensferry has been developed in partnership with the Queensferry History Group and reveals how the community experienced the upheaval of war. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14424/new-exhibition-celebrates-the-life-and-legacy-of-edinburgh-photographer-sandra-george This summer, the City Art Centre will present Start from the Level, the largest exhibition ever staged of the work of Sandra George (1957–2013). Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14423/scotland-s-supreme-traditional-fiddler-aly-bain-to-receive-the-edinburgh-award-2026 Aly Bain, one of Scotland’s most celebrated and influential musicians, has been selected to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award in its 20th year.  Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14422/celebrating-diversity-and-challenging-inequality Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the annual Saroj Lal Awards. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14421/saroj-lal-awards-acknowledge-pupils-and-teachers-for-challenging-inequality-through-creativity The winners of the fourth annual Saroj Lal Awards were announced at an awards ceremony yesterday (Thursday 11 June) at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14420/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. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14419/-bell-to-bell-ban-on-mobile-phones-in-all-edinburgh-schools-from-august Edinburgh will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14418/council-leader-and-lord-provost-celebrate-2026-annual-edinburgh-taxi-outing-success As dozens of brightly decorated taxis made their way through the Capital’s streets in the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and Council Leader reflect on another unforgettable day. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14417/edinburgh-to-introduce-ten-firework-control-zones-for-2026 Fourteen Firework Control Zones (FCZs) in total will be in place across Edinburgh this autumn as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of fireworks around Bonfire Night. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14416/by-elections-to-take-place-in-september Two by-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of Councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0100