www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:57 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:57 +0000 Lord Provost offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis  /news/article/14193/lord-provost-offers-condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-francis- The Right Honourable Lord Lieutenant and Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, expresses condolences on behalf of the city. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:20:00 +0100 Leader pays tribute to Councillor Val Walker /news/article/14192/leader-pays-tribute-to-councillor-val-walker Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Val Walker, Jane Meagher pays tribute. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:50:00 +0100 Arts Festivals Summit 2025 Edinburgh: A celebration of culture, collaboration, and community /news/article/14191/arts-festivals-summit-2025-edinburgh-a-celebration-of-culture-collaboration-and-community Writing in today's Evening News, Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker welcomes the 2025 European Festivals Association (EFA) Arts Festival Summit to Edinburgh Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:15:00 +0100 Edinburgh Award 2025 – nominations open today /news/article/14190/edinburgh-award-2025-nominations-open-today The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for this year opening today (Monday 14 April). Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:43:00 +0100 Work underway on new public toilets in Edinburgh parks /news/article/14189/work-underway-on-new-public-toilets-in-edinburgh-parks The installation of new public toilets across premier parks in Edinburgh is well underway, with the first unit delivered successfully to the Meadows last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:50:00 +0100 Funding applications now open for community-focused projects in Edinburgh /news/article/14188/funding-applications-now-open-for-community-focused-projects-in-edinburgh Âé¶¹AV is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Fund (CGF), offering grants of up to £5,000 to support community work in neighbourhoods across Edinburgh. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0100 New park opens within former gasholder in Granton as part of major regeneration /news/article/14187/new-park-opens-within-former-gasholder-in-granton-as-part-of-major-regeneration A new public park officially opened in Edinburgh today as part of the £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront to become a new environmentally friendly coastal town. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:35:00 +0100 Investing millions in safety and infrastructure on our roads for the year ahead /news/article/14186/investing-millions-in-safety-and-infrastructure-on-our-roads-for-the-year-ahead Councillors have agreed to take forward an ambitious suite of infrastructure and road safety works in the coming year, worth over £30m. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:56:00 +0100 Edinburgh joins Core Cities UK /news/article/14185/edinburgh-joins-core-cities-uk Edinburgh has become the 12th member of partnership-led organisation with a 30 year track record of implementing policy change across the UK. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:35:00 +0100 New temporary library proposed at Davidson’s Mains Primary School /news/article/14184/new-temporary-library-proposed-at-davidson-s-mains-primary-school Modular building will provide essential services for local community until longer-term solution is agreed. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:42:00 +0100 Getting the basics right for transport and environment in the Capital /news/article/14183/getting-the-basics-right-for-transport-and-environment-in-the-capital Writing in today's Evening News, Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson looks ahead to another busy Transport and Environment Committee meeting tomorrow. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0100 Installation of Covid Memorial art trail gets underway /news/article/14182/installation-of-covid-memorial-art-trail-gets-underway Work is now underway on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area of Edinburgh, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:50:00 +0100 Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site /news/article/14181/work-begins-on-new-affordable-homes-at-former-cowan-s-close-depot-site Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:07:00 +0100 Applications now open for the Grow Your Own grant scheme /news/article/14180/applications-now-open-for-the-grow-your-own-grant-scheme Community groups in Edinburgh are being invited to apply for funding from a £50,000 pilot scheme by the City of Âé¶¹AV to establish new food growing projects. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:52:00 +0100 Whale sculpture takes pride of place in new public park /news/article/14179/whale-sculpture-takes-pride-of-place-in-new-public-park A design portraying one of the Firth of Forth’s most special visitors – the humpback whale – has been commissioned by the Council to be displayed in the new Gasholder 1 public park. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:43:00 +0000 Emergency fund launches to support the city's third sector ahead of longer-term review /news/article/14178/emergency-fund-launches-to-support-the-city-s-third-sector-ahead-of-longer-term-review Charities due to lose funding from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will be able to apply for emergency support from the City of Âé¶¹AV. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:49:00 +0000 Two-way traffic returns to North Bridge ahead of schedule /news/article/14177/two-way-traffic-returns-to-north-bridge-ahead-of-schedule Northbound traffic will return to North Bridge from Friday 28 March at 10am. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:05:00 +0000 Âé¶¹AV’s Instrumental Music Service returns to the Usher Hall for an incredible evening of music, in celebration of Edinburgh 900 /news/article/14176/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-s-instrumental-music-service-returns-to-the-usher-hall-for-an-incredible-evening-of-music-in-celebration-of-edinburgh-900 Children and young people from across Edinburgh took to the stage at the prestigious Usher Hall yesterday evening (Monday 24 March) for the City of Âé¶¹AV’s spring concert. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:53:00 +0000 John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a journey through the artists world at City Art Centre /news/article/14175/john-bellany-a-life-in-self-portraiture-a-journey-through-the-artists-world-at-city-art-centre City Art Centre announces exciting programme of events to accompany upcoming John Bellany exhibition from 31 May – 28 September 2025. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:31:00 +0000 Firework Control Zones consultation /news/article/14174/firework-control-zones-consultation Councillors have agreed to move forward with an extensive consultation process on Firework Control Zones for autumn 2025. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:08:00 +0000