The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Council

Whistleblowers demand Edinburgh Council inquiry into 'workplace culture'

Whistleblowers have criticised two independent reports into the council as being a 'whitewash' and said no one had yet been held to account.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2022

Edinburgh councillor shares fresh pictures of impressive new Meadowbank Sports Centre

Adam McVey, the leader of Edinburgh Council, shared the new photos on Twitter after a recent visit to the centre, saying it is "something the whole city can be proud of"

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2022

Abandoned Edinburgh Second World War gun fort to be completely demolished

The City of Edinburgh Council made the controversial decision this week - but there was an objection from the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland who say that they were created in World War Two and have historical significance.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2022

Edinburgh residents fear new Italian restaurant would cause traffic congestion

The City of Edinburgh Council handled the recent planning application from the developers to create the new establishment in the busy residential area but locals lined up to complain and object

Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2022

Edinburgh's Princes Street set for luxury hotel at old Debenhams with rooftop sky bar

The City of Edinburgh Council approved the plan for the new hotel this week at the historic locations on Princes Street after the old Debenhams building was vacated

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh Council backs bin hub roll-out despite World Heritage site warnings

Edinburgh World Heritage told the council the bin scheme would be a "threat to the visual integrity of the New Town", while there was also criticism of the public consultations around the plan.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2022

Edinburgh Council rejects conversion of old bank into restaurant after locals object

The City of Edinburgh Council rejected the proposal this week and said that the developer did not even submit the required documents and information for such a planning application

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2022

Every Edinburgh school pupil to get free iPad to help with home learning

The City of Edinburgh Council scheme will cost almost £20 million and will see thousands of devices handed out to children in the city free of charge over the next year

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2022

Edinburgh parents demand council reduce speed limits on busy road outside school

The parents launched a petition recently and now the City of Edinburgh Council's Transport Committee are set to decide whether any further action will be required

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2022

Edinburgh resident hits out at 'ugly' repair job on cobbled city street

Denise Hannestad his hit out at Edinburgh Council following the temporary work on the Roseburn Terrace pavements - but the council say the job will soon be redone.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2022