The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh City Council

Edinburgh Council leader criticised over delay in telling Russian ambassador to leave

Councillors unanimously voted to send the letter on March 17, however it wasn't sent to the Russian Ambassador until three weeks later.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 8, 2022

Edinburgh lapdancers slam strip club ban bid over fears of 'greater risk of harm'

Labour and Tory members united to vote for the blanket ban after hearing from activists who said clubs promoted the sexual objectification of and violence towards women.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022

Edinburgh plans for giant head sculptures approved for St James Quarter

The 12-foot heads will soon be able to view at St James Square after planning permission was granted by Edinburgh City Council.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022

Edinburgh council gig economy 'task force' to tackle 'in-work poverty'

The task force was set up in November and reported back to councillors for the first time this week - concluding that Edinburgh gig workers suffer "poor opportunities for progression" and "poor working conditions".

Edinburgh Live · Mar 24, 2022

Edinburgh's new Liberton High School plans to include space for Gaelic school

The school's redevelopment has been a top priority for Edinburgh City Council for several years, with the new Liberton Community Campus set to welcome pupils from 2024.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2022

Edinburgh Christmas and Hogmanay festival fireworks could be replaced by drones

Edinburgh City Council has said that the Hogmanay and Christmas festivals will undergo a redesign in the future with a focus of spreading events throughout the city.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2022

Edinburgh North Bridge repair costs soar to over £60m amid delay fears

The price of work on the 120 year-old bridge is set to rise to more than double the £22 million originally budgeted as Edinburgh City Council scrambles to meet the delayed 2024 deadline.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky Street: Call to rename road where Russian consulate is

Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called on Edinburgh City Council to rename Melville Street in honour of the Ukrainian president.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Agreement on free Edinburgh tram travel for under-22s still to be reached

Youngsters have been eligible for free bus travel since January and Edinburgh City Council wants the city's trams included in the scheme.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2022

Edinburgh Council whistle-blowing calls surged following Tanner inquiry

Edinburgh City Council received a record number of whistle-blowing complaints last year during an investigation into workplace culture — but officials say it could still be "some time" before its recommendations are implemented.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2022