/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:23 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:26:23 +0000 /news/article/14365/councillors-agree-record-spend-to-tackle-housing-emergency-and-reduce-poverty Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0000 /news/article/14364/late-licences-approved-for-world-cup Licensed premises across Edinburgh have been granted an extension to licensing hours for the duration of the World Cup in June and July. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 /news/article/14363/edinburgh-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine-four-years-on The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on the Capital's response over the last four years. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 /news/article/14362/leith-chooses-2026-sees-ten-new-community-projects-get-the-go-ahead Community projects have been given the green light after another successful public vote at the annual Leith Chooses event. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0000 /news/article/14361/contractor-firm-fined-183-000-after-fatal-fall-through-warehouse-roof-in-edinburgh - Company failed to identify fragile sections on roofs - No safety measures were put in place to prevent a fall - Worker fell through fragile roof and died as a result of injuries Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0000 /news/article/14360/council-awards-60-000-to-support-local-sports-events-across-edinburgh Councillors at last week's Culture and Communities Committee agreed funding to support organisations to run competitive sports events that promote physical activity and participation. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0000 /news/article/14359/lauriston-castle-launches-2026-centenary-programme To celebrate 100 years since the Castle was gifted to the nation by the Reids, this year’s programme has a strong 1920s theme. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0000 /news/article/14358/agreeing-visitor-levy-spend-is-just-the-beginning Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (16 February), Council Leader Jane Meagher sets out the many benefits the visitor levy will bring to Edinburgh, its residents and visitors. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0000 /news/article/14357/council-agrees-first-round-of-edinburgh-visitor-levy-spend Councillors have today (12 February) agreed the first full set of spending programmes for funding raised by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy, which comes into effect on 24 July 2026. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0000 /news/article/14356/council-steps-up-action-to-bring-empty-homes-back-into-use Â鶹ӳ»­ has made strong progress over the past year in bringing empty homes back into use, as councillors approved a new five-year Empty Homes Strategy. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0000 /news/article/14355/central-library-unveils-new-programme-of-music-on-the-mezzanine-concerts Central Library has announced a new season of Music on the Mezzanine, offering free live performances every fortnight and showcasing a mix of returning favourites and exciting new acts. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:53:00 +0000 /news/article/14354/delivering-the-promise-in-edinburgh-is-a-key-priority Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (9 February), Education, Children and Families Convenor, Cllr James Dalgleish reflects on The Promise. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0000 /news/article/14353/healthy-results-for-city-region-deal-at-halfway-point Almost 30,000 jobs have been created or supported since 2018 thanks to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:23:00 +0000 /news/article/14352/leader-s-report-february-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0000 /news/article/14351/cllr-tim-pogson-on-the-right-track-to-deal-with-our-city-s-housing-crisis Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0000 /news/article/14350/new-funding-for-sustainable-projects-after-a-year-of-lez-enforcement Following the first year of Low Emission Zone (LEZ) enforcement, around £793,000 of surplus income is set to be used on a range of initiatives. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0000 /news/article/14349/first-steps-taken-on-visitor-levy-revenue-spending Councillors today (January 29) made significant progress towards a £41.1m capital investment package, over the next three years, for the City Operations and Infrastructure (COI) fund. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0000 /news/article/14348/positives-of-pavement-parking-ban-in-edinburgh-praised-two-years-on The benefits of the pavement parking ban have been hailed by Guide Dogs Scotland and Living Streets Edinburgh. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:35:00 +0000 /news/article/14347/meet-the-council-drop-in-event-for-business-support Businesses in Edinburgh are being invited to meet with 30 Council services and business-facing partners face-to-face. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:41:00 +0000 /news/article/14346/consultation-opens-on-mobiles-phones-in-schools-with-pupils-families-and-school-staff-encouraged-to-share-their-views A report discussed at Education, Children and Families Committee yesterday (20 January) provided an update on mobile phones in schools. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:29:00 +0000