www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:13 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:13 +0000 It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches in Edinburgh /news/article/14414/it-s-game-on-as-the-2026-summer-of-sport-launches-in-edinburgh The £18 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:00 +0100 Grand Départ GB launches call for Tour de France volunteers in Edinburgh /news/article/14413/grand-d-part-gb-launches-call-for-tour-de-france-volunteers-in-edinburgh The nationwide search is on to find 9,000 volunteers across the country who will be at the heart of the historic Tour de France Grand Départs in summer 2027. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:54:00 +0100 Positive progress on actions needed to adapt to climate change /news/article/14412/positive-progress-on-actions-needed-to-adapt-to-climate-change Edinburgh is better prepared to cope with the effects of climate change thanks to progress made against a citywide action plan. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:38:00 +0100 Lord Provost congratulates Hearts Women on their historic win /news/article/14411/lord-provost-congratulates-hearts-women-on-their-historic-win Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has offered his congratulations to Hearts Women following their SWPL title win on Sunday (24 May). Tue, 26 May 2026 09:46:00 +0100 Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay /news/article/14410/edinburgh-carers-receive-welcome-boost-in-fostering-pay This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers in the city. Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:00 +0100 Capital in good health, latest figures reveal /news/article/14409/capital-in-good-health-latest-figures-reveal The health of both Edinburgh’s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:19:00 +0100 Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open /news/article/14408/applications-for-holiday-hub-support-for-the-next-academic-year-now-open Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:32:00 +0100 Lord Provost pays tribute to rugby legend Scott Hastings /news/article/14407/lord-provost-pays-tribute-to-rugby-legend-scott-hastings Edinburgh's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has paid tribute to Scott Hastings as it was announced yesterday (Sunday 17 May) that he has died aged 61. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100 New exhibition explores story of the woman who shaped Edinburgh’s fine art collection /news/article/14406/new-exhibition-explores-story-of-the-woman-who-shaped-edinburgh-s-fine-art-collection The free exhibition, Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:00 +0100 Residents across Edinburgh to choose how to spend Visitor Levy funds in their neighbourhoods /news/article/14405/residents-across-edinburgh-to-choose-how-to-spend-visitor-levy-funds-in-their-neighbourhoods Councillors have agreed how the new £2m Participatory Budgeting (PB) programme will fund the local neighbourhood projects chosen by residents. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100 Supporting care leavers to feel prepared and empowered /news/article/14404/supporting-care-leavers-to-feel-prepared-and-empowered Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the ways our Aftercare and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Team support young people. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100 Bad luck Hearts! /news/article/14403/bad-luck-hearts- The Lord Provost sends his commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian Football Club following their loss to Celtic. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:00 +0100 Lorne Primary School in Leith celebrates 150th anniversary /news/article/14402/lorne-primary-school-in-leith-celebrates-150th-anniversary This year marks 150 years since Lorne Primary School first opened its doors. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:00 +0100 Residents give thumbs up to Granton Waterfront /news/article/14401/residents-give-thumbs-up-to-granton-waterfront Residents talk enthusiastically about settling into their new homes at Western Villages, part of our £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:47:00 +0100 Leader's Report - May 2026 /news/article/14400/leader-s-report-may-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100 New exhibition unveils history of the trinity stones /news/article/14399/new-exhibition-unveils-history-of-the-trinity-stones The free exhibition, exploring the story of Edinburgh’s long-lost Trinity Collegiate Church, is now open at the Museum of Edinburgh. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:06:00 +0100 Edinburgh returns new MSPs in Scottish Parliament Election 2026 /news/article/14398/edinburgh-returns-new-msps-in-scottish-parliament-election-2026 The results for Edinburgh’s six city constituencies, along with the seven seats for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 8 May). Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:00 +0100 Bethany Christian Trust’s Welcome Centre to run year-round /news/article/14397/bethany-christian-trust-s-welcome-centre-to-run-year-round A service providing emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough over winter will be able to continue throughout the year, thanks to a funding commitment by the City of Âé¶¹Ó³»­. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:48:00 +0100 Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh /news/article/14396/key-facts-and-advice-as-polls-open-in-edinburgh Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote in the Scottish Parliament election. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100 Edinburgh exceeds affordable housing target /news/article/14395/edinburgh-exceeds-affordable-housing-target There have been almost 1,500 new affordable homes completed by the Council and its housing association partners in the last financial year. Tue, 05 May 2026 11:26:00 +0100