www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:09:41 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:09:41 +0000 Edinburgh proves again why it belongs on the world stage /news/article/14343/edinburgh-proves-again-why-it-belongs-on-the-world-stage Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (9 January), Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the success of this year’s Hogmanay celebrations. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:11:00 +0000 Lord Provost congratulates those named in King's Honours list /news/article/14342/lord-provost-congratulates-those-named-in-king-s-honours-list Edinburgh's Lord Provost has congratulated all those named in the 2026 King's New Year Honours list, including Edinburgh Award recipient Ann Budge.   Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:09:00 +0000 Lord Provosts reflects on a year to remember for the capital /news/article/14341/lord-provosts-reflects-on-a-year-to-remember-for-the-capital Edinburgh's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on 2025. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:39:00 +0000 Council secures grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to progress slavery and colonialism work /news/article/14340/council-secures-grant-from-the-national-lottery-heritage-fund-to-progress-slavery-and-colonialism-work The Council, in partnership with the independent Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review (ESCLR) Implementation Group, has been awarded £239,746 to progress the ESCLR's recommendations. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000 Pupils perform at Haymarket station as grand finale to Royal Scottish National Orchestra residency /news/article/14339/pupils-perform-at-haymarket-station-as-grand-finale-to-royal-scottish-national-orchestra-residency The performance was the culmination of a three-month residency with RSNO's world-class musicians who worked alongside the school’s Instrumental Music Service to inspire young brass musicians. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:35:00 +0000 Photography competition to kick off 30th birthday celebrations for Capital’s World Heritage Site /news/article/14338/photography-competition-to-kick-off-30th-birthday-celebrations-for-capital-s-world-heritage-site The winner of the competition, which is run by Edinburgh World Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland, and the City of Âé¶¹Ó³»­, will receive a year’s membership to Historic Scotland. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:12:00 +0000 Council Leader welcomes UK Government funding for Edinburgh communities /news/article/14337/council-leader-welcomes-uk-government-funding-for-edinburgh-communities Council Leader Jane Meagher has welcomed up to £20m of UK Government funding for four communities in Edinburgh. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:23:00 +0000 Walking, wheeling and cycling link opens in north Edinburgh /news/article/14336/walking-wheeling-and-cycling-link-opens-in-north-edinburgh A new walking, wheeling and cycling route, part of the Council’s £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital, was officially opened today. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +0000 Edinburgh steps into Christmas /news/article/14335/edinburgh-steps-into-christmas Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News on Wednesday (10 December), Culture and Communities Convener Margaret Graham reflects on the festivities. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:34:00 +0000 City Art Centre reveals exhibitions programme for 2026 /news/article/14334/city-art-centre-reveals-exhibitions-programme-for-2026 Edinburgh’s City Art Centre, dedicated to Scottish visual and applied arts, has announced an unmissable programme of new exhibitions for 2026. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:20:00 +0000 Council reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty by 2030 /news/article/14333/council-reaffirms-commitment-to-eradicate-poverty-by-2030 We have published our fifth annual update on actions to end poverty in the city by 2030, delivering a clear snapshot of what’s been achieved – and what still needs to be done Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:31:00 +0000 Support local businesses this Christmas /news/article/14332/support-local-businesses-this-christmas Edinburgh residents are being urged to consider shopping locally on the eve of Small Business Saturday. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:16:00 +0000 Pupils festive card designs brighten up Princes Street /news/article/14331/pupils-festive-card-designs-brighten-up-princes-street Seasons Greetings' artwork competition winning designs unveiled. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0000 Construction begins on first phase of West Edinburgh Link /news/article/14330/construction-begins-on-first-phase-of-west-edinburgh-link Our contractor Balfour Beatty commenced works yesterday (December 3), which are expected to last until Summer 2026. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0000 Plans for Visitor Levy housing spend approved /news/article/14329/plans-for-visitor-levy-housing-spend-approved Councillors on Tuesday 2 December agreed the first spend programme for funding raised by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:39:00 +0000 Positive attainment progress in Edinburgh's schools /news/article/14328/positive-attainment-progress-in-edinburgh-s-schools A report highlighting achievements and progress in attainment among learners for academic session 2024-25 was discussed at Education, Children and Families Committee last week (27 November). Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:44:00 +0000 Edinburgh launches innovative pilot to prevent homelessness /news/article/14327/edinburgh-launches-innovative-pilot-to-prevent-homelessness A new pilot aimed at preventing people from becoming homeless has officially been given the go-ahead in the Capital after the Council and partners were awarded funding from the Scottish Government. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0000 Regeneration at Granton Waterfront moving forward at pace /news/article/14326/regeneration-at-granton-waterfront-moving-forward-at-pace Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in today's Evening News about great progress on regeneration in the north of the Capital. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0000 £2.9m heritage investment to support Granton Waterfront regeneration /news/article/14325/-2-9m-heritage-investment-to-support-granton-waterfront-regeneration External funding of almost £3m to protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital has been announced by the Council today. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0000 Council supports global 16 Days of Activism campaign /news/article/14324/council-supports-global-16-days-of-activism-campaign Âé¶¹Ó³»­ is once again showing its support for the annual campaign taking place from 25 November to 10 December 2025. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0000