www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:40:55 +0000 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:40:55 +0000 New Council Leader announced in Edinburgh /news/article/14126/new-council-leader-announced-in-edinburgh Jane Meagher has today (Thursday 19 December) been named as the new Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:54:00 +0000 Candidates announced for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election /news/article/14125/candidates-announced-for-the-colinton-fairmilehead-by-election The candidates standing in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election have been confirmed. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:01:00 +0000 Bin it to win it - LitterLotto rolls out in Edinburgh /news/article/14124/bin-it-to-win-it-litterlotto-rolls-out-in-edinburgh People who live, work and visit Edinburgh can now 'bin it to win it' by taking a photo of their litter being binned and uploading it to the LitterLotto app. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:15:00 +0000 Fixing our roads and pavements and making them safer for all /news/article/14123/fixing-our-roads-and-pavements-and-making-them-safer-for-all Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson writes in the Edinburgh Reporter on how we're improving our network and enhancing road safety. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:57:00 +0000 Capital’s libraries launch Edinburgh 900 poetry competition /news/article/14122/capital-s-libraries-launch-edinburgh-900-poetry-competition A new poetry writing competition to mark the 900th anniversary of the capital has been launched by Edinburgh Libraries. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:44:00 +0000 New exhibition celebrating the diversity of faiths in the Capital opens at Museum of Edinburgh /news/article/14121/new-exhibition-celebrating-the-diversity-of-faiths-in-the-capital-opens-at-museum-of-edinburgh Four Seasons in Faith, a captivating new exhibition that highlights the rich and diverse faith communities within the city has opened at the Museum of Edinburgh. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:47:00 +0000 Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route opens to the public /news/article/14120/roseburn-to-union-canal-active-travel-route-opens-to-the-public The Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route was officially opened today (9 December) with an inaugural group cycle ride and walk from Sauchiebank to Dalry Community Park. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:53:00 +0000 Edinburgh residents encouraged to support small businesses this Christmas /news/article/14119/edinburgh-residents-encouraged-to-support-small-businesses-this-christmas Small Business Saturday, a grass-roots campaign highlighting small business success, returns this weekend (7 December) for its twelfth year in the UK. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:39:00 +0000 Thousands of homes agreed for West Edinburgh /news/article/14118/thousands-of-homes-agreed-for-west-edinburgh Councillors have unanimously agreed planning permissions in principle for what is expected to become one the biggest new housing developments in Edinburgh for decades. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:47:00 +0000 Notice of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election published /news/article/14117/notice-of-the-colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-published Nominations open today (Friday 6 December) for candidates to stand in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:34:00 +0000 Pupil cards bring festive cheer to Princes Street /news/article/14116/pupil-cards-bring-festive-cheer-to-princes-street Seasons Greetings' artwork competition winning designs unveiled Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:37:00 +0000 New website launched for £1.3bn regeneration in the Capital /news/article/14115/new-website-launched-for-1-3bn-regeneration-in-the-capital For those interested in living, working in or visiting the new sustainable coastal town being created at Granton Waterfront in north Edinburgh a new website for the area has today been launched. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:35:00 +0000 City Art Centre honours Jean Fletcher Watson as statue goes on display /news/article/14114/city-art-centre-honours-jean-fletcher-watson-as-statue-goes-on-display Visitors to the City Art Centre can now celebrate a key figure behind in the city’s art collection with the installation of a statue honouring Jean Fletcher Watson. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:20:00 +0000 Doors reopen at The People’s Story Museum /news/article/14113/doors-reopen-at-the-people-s-story-museum The People’s Story Museum reopens to the public today (Monday 2 December) after a temporary closure. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:59:00 +0000 Council supports 16 Days of Activism 2024 /news/article/14112/council-supports-16-days-of-activism-2024 òòò½ÊÓƵ is once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism campaign. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:45:00 +0000 Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election to be held in January /news/article/14111/colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-to-be-held-in-january A by-election will be held in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward following the resignations of Councillor Marco Biagi and Councillor Louise Spence. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:27:00 +0000 Have your say on ambitious vision for Edinburgh’s city centre /news/article/14110/have-your-say-on-ambitious-vision-for-edinburgh-s-city-centre Residents, businesses and other interested groups in the Capital are being asked to comment on a strategy to revitalise Princes Street and the wider Waverley Valley to be more vibrant and welcoming. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:09:00 +0000 Green light for regeneration in north Edinburgh /news/article/14108/green-light-for-regeneration-in-north-edinburgh Plans for the largest regeneration project of its kind in Scotland for a new environmentally friendly coastal town in Edinburgh have been given the go ahead by the Capital’s planning authority. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:33:00 +0000 Have your say on Edinburgh’s budget challenge /news/article/14109/have-your-say-on-edinburgh-s-budget-challenge With three months to go before councillors set next year’s budget, residents are encouraged to have their say on where the council should invest and save. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:53:00 +0000 Capital city's Christmas tree lit up /news/article/14107/capital-city-s-christmas-tree-lit-up Edinburgh’s iconic Christmas tree on the Mound was officially lit last night (Monday 18 November) in a special ceremony led by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000