Edinburgh tram extension plans should not get 'a single penny' of taxpayer money The council's proposed extension could cost up to £1 billion and see trams run out to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022
Edinburgh SNP bidding to remove Tories from 'unnecessary' paid council roles The SNP argued the two jobs filled by Tory councillors are "unnecessary" and not what voters supported at the ballot box. Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022
Edinburgh to withdraw support for Forth freeport bid as councillors were not given a vote Plans for the free trade zone will now go back to councillors for consideration before the council's support is confirmed. Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022
Suspended Edinburgh Labour councillor attacks group for using 'Tory votes' to stay in power The Labour councillor said the culture within the group "goes beyond the City Chambers" and sees constituents and party structures "routinely ignored" Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022
Iconic Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession scrapped by organisers The Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession has been cut from the 2022 program due to the economy and funding issues. Organisers hope to bring the event back in 2023. Edinburgh Live · Nov 14, 2022
Edinburgh Christmas markets set to be brought under public control after 'chaos' It was claimed the problems with this years event could cost the city up to £3m, and now councillors want to explore bringing the event under greater control. Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022
Call to reveal Edinburgh's Operation Unicorn costs for farewell to the Queen A councillor says overtime worked by council staff in the aftermath of the Queen's passing should be tallied up and reimbursed by the Government. Edinburgh Live · Oct 24, 2022
Edinburgh’s Christmas festivities saved from cancellation after company steps in EDINBURGH’S Christmas has been saved after another company stepped in to run the city’s famous festive attractions when the original firm pulled… The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022
Christmas saved as firm steps in to save Edinburgh’s festive events Unique Events and Assembly Festival’s joint company has been awarded a one-year contract to run the Scottish capital’s Christmas celebrations. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
Collapse of Edinburgh Christmas market deal leaves councillors demanding answers The council said the market is still "expected to go ahead" despite the company walking away from the deal. Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022
Edinburgh’s Christmas market in doubt as organiser pulls out with just weeks to go Edinburgh's Christmas that brings around £113 million to the city economy could be jeopardised as the events company contracted to deliver festivities has pulled out. Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022
Queen's death left Edinburgh council staff 'working 18-hour days' amid Operation Unicorn Eyebrows have been raised about how much money and resources were used by the council on events held in the capital following the Queen's death. Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022
Edinburgh council staff 'worked 18 hour days' during Operation Unicorn after Queen's death Questions have been raised about how much money and resources were used by the council on events held in Edinburgh following the Queen's death. Edinburgh Live · Sep 23, 2022
Edinburgh council bosses call for 'tourist tax' after Queen's death visitor numbers Council chiefs said the taxes could bring in £15 million extra a year. Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Sep 16, 2022 Edinburgh council pay tribute to Queen and praise city residents for send-off The city's councillors gathered to pay tribute to the late Queen a week on from her death, and said the people of Edinburgh "did us proud".
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2022 Edinburgh to screen Queen's funeral 'on doorstep of her beloved residence' THE Queen’s funeral will be broadcast on a big screen in the park on the “doorstep” of her “beloved” residence in the Scottish capital.
Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022 Edinburgh to show Queen's funeral live on big screen at Holyrood Park The monarch's state funeral will be on Monday September 19, and spectators can gather and watch the historic occasion for free in Edinburgh.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Queen’s funeral to be screened in park on ‘doorstep’ of Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh council bosses said the event in Holyrood Park will see the city ‘come together and pay our final respects’.
Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022 Details of Queen's last journey from Scotland released to the general public The Queen will leave Scotland for the final time, heading through Edinburgh towards the airport before her final departure.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 Route revealed for Queen’s last journey from Scotland The coffin will be taken from St Giles’ Cathedral in the centre of Edinburgh to the city’s airport on Tuesday afternoon.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 Edinburgh disruption fears as tens of thousands set to pay tribute to the Queen The Scottish capital will host ceremonial events marking the passing of the Queen on Monday.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 9, 2022 Edinburgh councillors united in grief after Queen Elizabeth II dies Councillors from across the chamber have paid tribute to the monarch following her passing.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 9, 2022 Changes to Edinburgh bin collections announced following Queen's death The council leader said there will be "significant disruption" as the city prepares to welcome the late monarch to the capital.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Edinburgh could be first UK city to introduce tourist levy Nicola Sturgeon laid out plans in Tuesday’s Programme for Government which could see Scottish councils handed the powers to introduce a tourist tax.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 31, 2022 Edinburgh Council announce important changes to bin collections ahead of new strike The City of Edinburgh Council has announced further changes to bin collection schedules this week in preparation for strike action due to restart next week, on Tuesday, September 6.