www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:10:31 +0000 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:10:31 +0000 New exhibition shines a light on young voices in kinship care /news/article/14444/new-exhibition-shines-a-light-on-young-voices-in-kinship-care Opening on 10 July and running until 4 October, the exhibition titled ‘In our Nature: the world through the eyes of young people in kinship care’ showcases the work of five young creatives. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0100 Two weeks to go: preparations ongoing ahead of Edinburgh Visitor Levy launch /news/article/14443/two-weeks-to-go-preparations-ongoing-ahead-of-edinburgh-visitor-levy-launch As Edinburgh prepares for the introduction of the Visitor Levy on Friday 24 July, the Council is providing ongoing support to businesses in the visitor economy. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0100 Temporary Blackhall Library opens at Davidson’s Mains Primary School /news/article/14442/temporary-blackhall-library-opens-at-davidson-s-mains-primary-school Blackhall Library has reopened in a new temporary facility next to Davidson’s Mains Primary School. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0100 Summertime Streets changes return /news/article/14441/summertime-streets-changes-return With the summer festivals season just around the corner, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our city centre streets operate between Sunday 19 July and Monday 7 September 2026. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0100 Launch of Edinburgh Division City Centre Policing Unit /news/article/14440/launch-of-edinburgh-division-city-centre-policing-unit A new City Centre Policing Unit, supported by funding from the Visitor Levy, has officially launched in Edinburgh. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0100 Edinburgh residents asked to share views on Community Payback Orders /news/article/14439/edinburgh-residents-asked-to-share-views-on-community-payback-orders A consultation is now open inviting Edinburgh residents to share their views on Community Payback Orders and the unpaid work carried out in their area. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0100 Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light /news/article/14438/girls-cycling-programme-at-portobello-high-school-gets-the-green-light Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0100 Council call for help to develop and protect future communities /news/article/14437/council-call-for-help-to-develop-and-protect-future-communities A consultation on how the Council should shape our communities, and the wider city, to meet the needs of local people and a growing population, is open from today until 30 September. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0100 All Edinburgh must oppose the poisonous rhetoric that's driving racist violence /news/article/14436/all-edinburgh-must-oppose-the-poisonous-rhetoric-that-s-driving-racist-violence Writing in The Scotsman Council Leader Jane Meagher stresses the positive contribution made by immigration to the city and urges every citizen to ensure it remains an inclusive and welcoming place. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:28:00 +0100 Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities /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 Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026 /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 Edinburgh to show support for Armed Forces Day /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 Local school children bring 30 years of Capital’s heritage to life /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 Investing in our parks and green spaces /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 Award-winning garden opens in Edinburgh /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 Leader's Report - June 2026 /news/article/14429/leader-s-report-june-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0100 South Morningside Primary School named Primary School of the Year /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 Only a truly connected Edinburgh will be able to meet the challenges of the future /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 Council Leader responds to attacks in Edinburgh /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 New exhibition explores how the Second World War shaped life in Queensferry /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