www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:42:39 +0000 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:42:39 +0000 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 Â鶹AV 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 Â鶹AV. 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 Â鶹AV’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 Â鶹AV’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 Edinburgh to host Tour De France Grand Départ 2027 /news/article/14173/edinburgh-to-host-tour-de-france-grand-d-part-2027 Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker welcome announcement. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:45:00 +0000 The numbers add up for our economy and air quality /news/article/14172/the-numbers-add-up-for-our-economy-and-air-quality Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the latest edition of Edinburgh by Numbers. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:53:00 +0000 Have your say on Edinburgh’s Local Housing Strategy /news/article/14171/have-your-say-on-edinburgh-s-local-housing-strategy The Council is inviting stakeholders to share their views on the draft Local Housing Strategy (LHS) which outlines the vision and priorities for housing in Edinburgh over the next five years. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:22:00 +0000 Green, growing and successful: latest numbers add up for Edinburgh /news/article/14170/green-growing-and-successful-latest-numbers-add-up-for-edinburgh Edinburgh remains one of the most prosperous and green places to live in the UK, according to findings collated by the City of Â鶹AV.  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:12:00 +0000 Â鶹AV and Glasgow City Council collaborate to explore why the public realm needs to be safer for women and girls and how it can be achieved /news/article/14169/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-and-glasgow-city-council-collaborate-to-explore-why-the-public-realm-needs-to-be-safer-for-women-and-girls-and-how-it-can-be-achieved In a first-of-its-kind event, the Council has hosted an event in collaboration with Glasgow City Council to share progress made by both cities. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:19:00 +0000 Travelling Gallery announces Season 1 of the 2025 programme /news/article/14168/travelling-gallery-announces-season-1-of-the-2025-programme The Travelling Gallery's 2025 programme launches with collaborative exhibition by artists Rachel McBrinn and Alison Scott. The exhibition will tour across Scotland from 14 March to 10 May 2025. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:31:00 +0000 Work begins on new public toilets in Queensferry /news/article/14167/work-begins-on-new-public-toilets-in-queensferry Construction is officially underway on new public toilet facilities at Queensferry’s Hawes Pier, marking a significant enhancement to local amenities for both residents and visitors. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:21:00 +0000 Hundreds more tenants move into environmentally friendly affordable homes in Edinburgh  /news/article/14166/hundreds-more-tenants-move-into-environmentally-friendly-affordable-homes-in-edinburgh- The first tenants have moved into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes delivered by the Council at Western Villages in Granton Waterfront. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:54:00 +0000 Pupils and teachers recognised for challenging inequality through creativity at The Saroj Lal Awards /news/article/14165/pupils-and-teachers-recognised-for-challenging-inequality-through-creativity-at-the-saroj-lal-awards Winners have been announced in the annual Saroj Lal Awards. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000 New exhibition celebrating kinship care in the Capital opens at the Museum of Edinburgh /news/article/14164/new-exhibition-celebrating-kinship-care-in-the-capital-opens-at-the-museum-of-edinburgh The Council's Kinship Care Team launches inspiring photography exhibition Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:32:00 +0000 New Ratho Library opens its doors and unveils special artwork /news/article/14163/new-ratho-library-opens-its-doors-and-unveils-special-artwork The new Ratho Library has officially opened its doors to the public as it moves into its permanent location after closing its doors in 2020 and serving as a mobile service since 2021. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:38:00 +0000 Plans to protect Edinburgh from climate effects /news/article/14162/plans-to-protect-edinburgh-from-climate-effects Detailed plans have been produced outlining 66 steps the council and partners must take to get 'climate ready'. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:17:00 +0000