Police petrol-bombed and fire crews attacked in Bonfire Night disorder The force has condemned ‘unprecedented’ levels of violence. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Petrol bombs lobbed at police in ‘disgusting' Bonfire Night disorder Eight police officers sustained minor injuries in Edinburgh and Glasgow, while in London hundreds of police were deployed at Million Mask March Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023
Police Scotland lament ‘disgusting level of disorder’ on Bonfire Night Eight police officers sustained minor injuries in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
‘Reckless’ youths aim fireworks and petrol bombs at riot police in Bonfire Night stand-off Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Russell Findlay branded the youths ‘thugs’ The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Drone footage shows ‘thugs’ aiming fireworks at riot police Petrol bombs and fireworks were lobbed at police officers in Niddrie, Edinburgh, by around 100 youths. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Scottish Labour council spent children's toy fund on promoting coronation A LABOUR-RUN Scottish council spent money put away for children’s toys to promote the King’s coronation, The National can reveal ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
True cost of Edinburgh tram line has exceeded £1bn, says report Public inquiry highlights ‘litany of avoidable failures’ involving project company Tie, council and ministers The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
Half of Edinburgh's Labour administration facing code breach investigations HALF of Edinburgh Council’s Labour administration are facing investigations for breaches of code of conduct after a “rule-breaking” party in… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023
Scottish Government will not pause short-term let regulations, says Yousaf THE Scottish Government will not extend the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence, Humza Yousaf has insisted. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023
Edinburgh council leader backtracks from support of short-term let deadline extension THE leader of City of Edinburgh Council has appeared to back an extension of the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence -… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023
Edinburgh council leader hits back after Tory councillor short-term lets claim EDINBURGH’s council leader has hit back at claims that a new licensing scheme would lead to an 80 percent drop in short-term lets in Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
Thousands line Edinburgh city centre streets for 'packed' Pride March 2023 Colourful images taken from the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood and the nearby Royal Mile show scores of flags, banners and members of the LGBTQI+ community enjoying the celebrations Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2023
Edinburgh Old Town anti-social behaviour problems 'totally unacceptable' Local traders have spoken of "dead bodies left lying on the street" and called for tougher action to be taken to tackle the problems. Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2023
Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship Edinburgh City Council is contesting plans for the MS Victoria, docked in Leith. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2023 Edinburgh tram passengers double since new line launch PASSENGER numbers have doubled on Edinburgh’s trams since the long-awaited extension through Leith opened, the city’s council leader has…
Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2023 Edinburgh tram passengers 'double' following opening of new line The council has hailed the first few weeks of services to Newhaven as a huge success.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023 Scots Labour council 'admits' to being Unionist coalition after 'months of denial' SCOTTISH Labour will not be making any formal coalitions with anyone, Anas Sarwar declared ahead of the local elections in 2022 ...
Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023 Edinburgh trams through Leith finally here - but council has next phase in its sights already After four years of construction Edinburgh's new £207m tram line from Picardy Place to Newhaven opens to the public today - but city residents can only expect a short break from tram works as attention turns to the next extension.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023 Edinburgh should 'decide' how to spend tourist tax income says council leader Councillor Cammy Day welcomed Holyrood's visitor levy bill as "a good start" but said it should not be up to MSPs to decide how income is reinvested.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023 Edinburgh local fumes at feathers littering streets after Harry Styles gig Beyonce, Harry Styles, and Bruce Springsteen have put on huge shows at Murrayfield where tens of thousands of fans attended each night. However, locals have woken up to neon feathers littered across the streets, days after the shows.
Insider UK · May 25, 2023 Legislation to introduce visitor levy for overnight stays published at Holyrood If passed, the new Bill will allow councils to levy a charge on overnight visitors
Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023 New Edinburgh town with 7,000 homes set for outskirts of the city The highly anticipated West Town near Gogar is set to deliver 7,000 homes and the development has moved one step closer after the council announced an agreement with the land owners
Insider UK · May 18, 2023 Edinburgh council agrees plan for 7,000-home West Town development Work on the proposed £2bn, 20-minute neighbourhood near the airport could begin as early as next year
Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023 Edinburgh council push for powers to bring in tourist tax which could raise £35m The council leader has said more pressure should be put on the Scottish Government to speed up the process, after a report suggested it could be another two years away.
Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023 Edinburgh Labour cling on to power at city council thanks to backing from Tories The SNP and Green had called for the Labour administration to be removed over a "cataclysmic failure of leadership".