The Latest Breaking News from City of Edinburgh Council

Former Edinburgh pub could be turned into flats after being swept away in storm

Back in 2021, the popular pub was put on the Rightmove website after the toilet block of the establishment was swept away in stormy weather, leaving 'extensive' damage behind.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Edinburgh pubs and clubs can stay open later during King Charles coronation weekend

The City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed that it is at their licensing board's discretion on whether they will allow pubs and clubs to stay open later on the day of King Charles' coronation.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023

Outrage as feckless Edinburgh fly tippers dump grubby mattress in Water of Leith

While residents speak out about fly tipping, one Leith local was dissapointed when he spotted a grubby looking mattress floating in the Water of Leith on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2023

Eerie abandoned school frozen in time since lessons stopped which is now an 'eyesore'

The Castlebrae Community High School in Craigmillar was subject to a campaign of vandalism after closing last year and is now being demolished due to health and safety concerns

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023

Edinburgh strip clubs to stay open as council's proposed ban ruled as 'unlawful'

Strippers had been left fearing for their futures in the trade after the City of Edinburgh Council brought in what it described as a nil-cap policy last year - an effective ban on sexual entertainment venues (SEV)

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023

Decision to ban Edinburgh's strip clubs, leaving strippers fearing for their futures, is ruled unlawful

Clubs and strippers launched a judicial review in a bid to quash the decision to ban sexual entertainment venues

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

Edinburgh strip clubs win court battle to stay open as nil-cap deemed 'unlawful'

Strippers had been left fearing for their futures in the trade after the City of Edinburgh Council brought in what it described as a nil-cap policy last year.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Victory for campaigners as Edinburgh strip club ban quashed in court

A DECISION to ban sexual entertainment venues in Scotland's capital has been quashed in court.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

Scots lottery winners to build £5m mansion with view of Edinburgh Castle despite row with neighbours

Lisa and Craig Charters' three-storey 'Grand Designs' villa will have uninterrupted views of Edinburgh Castle.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Woman living in graveyard locked in row with council over rats 'digging under her house'

Philippa Berry, who claims the placing of five bins near her home by the graveyard has attracted rodents, is in a row with Edinburgh council and Friends of Dalry Cemetery

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023