The Latest Breaking News from City of Edinburgh Council

Are Edinburgh's flash floods the 'new normal' with climate change? Experts weigh in

Edinburgh city centre streets were turned into 'rivers' following intense flash flooding on Wednesday

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

Has the Princes Street blaze revealed the true value of Edinburgh's trams?

Edinburgh's trams have had a troubled history, but a recent disruption has shone a light on their true value

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Kate Garraway forced to halt live Good Morning Britain interview after 'rude' on-air incident

Kate Garraway was forced to apologise to viewers after a passer-by made a ‘rude gesture’

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Calls for Edinburgh to introduce publicly-owned bike hire scheme

A group of university students in Edinburgh are calling for a publicly-owned bike hire scheme in the city to be created.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Cammy Day quits as Edinburgh council leader after 'inappropriate messages' complaint

CAMMY Day has resigned as the leader of Edinburgh council after he was accused of sending sexual messages to Ukrainian refugees.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Edinburgh Council issues warning to Fringe-goers over 'malicious' scam

A WARNING has been issued by City of Edinburgh Council advising visitors not to be duped by a “malicious” scam.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024

Homeless people forced out of Edinburgh hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town

HOMELESS people in Edinburgh are being forced out of hotel-style accommodation in preparation for Taylor Swift coming to the capital.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Edinburgh tram scheme had ‘litany of avoidable failures’ says nine-year inquiry

Scotland’s current transport minister dismisses findings as says inquiry was ‘too long and too costly’

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Ministers want to apologise in person to child abuse victims, inquiry hears

Scottish Government ministers and agencies want to apologise to victims of child abuse within settings they had a responsibility for managing, an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023