The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Council

Rent campaigners to keep up pressure on Edinburgh Council after Labour stitch-up

Living Rent has vowed to keep up pressure on Edinburgh City Council to gain the necessary powers to implement rent controls

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022

'I thought Labour couldn’t sink any lower': Reaction to Edinburgh Council stitch-up

THE SNP have called on Anas Sarwar to admit he has broken his pre-election pledge against coalitions, following the seizure of Edinburgh City…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022

Edinburgh council seized by Labour after support from Tories to shut out SNP

Labour will run a minority administration after being backed by the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, with a proposed SNP-Green coalition failing to get enough support.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

No administration for Edinburgh Council as meeting adjourns in 8 minutes

Edinburgh Labour have been dismissed as “a mess” after the first council meeting of the term adjourned after only eight minutes with no…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

SNP and Greens eye coalition on Edinburgh Council amid political deadlock

THE SNP and the Greens have begun “formal negotiations” around forming a coalition to run the council in Scotland’s capital city.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

Edinburgh's SNP and Green councillors negotiating deal to run minority administration

After more than a week of talks between the various parties it now looks likely that Edinburgh Council will be run by the SNP and the Greens, although Labour still hope to see a 'rainbow' coalition.

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2022

Edinburgh Council election had over 2,000 ballots spoiled by voters

The main reason for ballot papers being rejected was due to a '1' being written beside multiple candidates.

Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: The winners and losers of this year's council vote

There were a number of closely-fought contests in this year's Edinburgh Council election but ultimately the nine seats lost by the Tories gave all other parties cause for celebration.

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: Labour chiefs to issue guidance on SNP coalition

Coalition talks are ongoing following Thursday's election, with a range of outcomes between parties still possible.

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2022

LibDems rule out deal with SNP to run Edinburgh Council

EDINBURGH Council will not be run by an SNP-LibDem coalition, Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022