The Latest Breaking News from Adam McVey

Edinburgh SNP vow to put AirBnB style properties back on residential market

The Scottish National Party has vowed to tackle the issue of short term lets in Edinburgh's housing market by saying that they will look at ways to get the 10,000 or so properties back on the residential market.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 14, 2022

SNP plan crackdown on AirBnB-style short term lets in Edinburgh

The commitment will be contained in the party's local manifesto this week

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: SNP promise two extra tram lines and tourist tax if re-elected

Work to extend the Edinburgh Trams to Granton and the Royal Infirmary would begin if the SNP are the largest party after May's council election.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2022

Afghan families in Edinburgh still waiting on permanent housing

City of Edinburgh Council said it will have some refugees who have fled Afghanistan permanently rehoused ‘by the end of the month’.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Edinburgh councillor shares fresh pictures of impressive new Meadowbank Sports Centre

Adam McVey, the leader of Edinburgh Council, shared the new photos on Twitter after a recent visit to the centre, saying it is "something the whole city can be proud of"

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2022

Amount Edinburgh council tax set to rise in April confirmed by city leader

Edinburgh city council chief Adam McVey confirmed the planned increase to the Sunday National amid speculation the country’s other local authorities will follow suit.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 6, 2022

Edinburgh in "strong position" to start Airbnb crackdown, council leader says

Short-term lets will have to apply for a license to operate by April next year, under new legislation passed by the Scottish Government.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 21, 2022

Edinburgh Council leader Adam McVey was sent thousands of 'blatantly racist' emails

Councillor Adam McVey says racist abuse has been targeted at the chair of the review, which will finish collecting views on the capital's links to slavery and colonialism on January 19..

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2022