The Latest Breaking News from the City of Edinburgh Council

Council on track to meet ‘optimistic’ Princes Street deadline as £5m announced

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth visited the site on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Scottish Government unveils funding package to support Princes Street recovery

THE Scottish Government will provide a £5 million support package to the City of Edinburgh Council after a fire on Princes Street caused widespread…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Active travel plans for capital rail line backed by minister

An SNP minister has said a disused rail line in Edinburgh must be ­converted into a public pathway 'sooner rather than later'

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13

Scottish Labour lose Edinburgh seat in shock by-election loss

SCOTTISH Labour have lost a seat on Edinburgh Council in a shock by-election loss ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Major works set to begin on busy Scottish road for 'essential repairs'

THE City of Edinburgh Council has announced that major works are to being on a busy road later this month...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

John Swinney: Postal vote issues risk 'disenfranchising' Scottish voters

THE First Minister has warned the public could become disenfranchised with the crisis surrounding postal votes.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2024

Scottish election officials doing ‘all we can’ amid postal vote delays

Two councils, Edinburgh city council and Fife council, set up emergency centres where residents can cast their vote early

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024

Edinburgh Council U-turns on Taiwan friendship deal over China sanctions fear

The City of Edinburgh Council has shelved plans for a new "friendship arrangement" with a Taiwanese city following fears it could harm…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

Scotland Relocates Homeless to England and More To Accommodate Swifties and $125M Economic Boost

As Scotland's housing crisis continues, homeless individuals are being relocated to make room for tourists going to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

International Business Times UK · May 30, 2024

Edinburgh City Council set to formally declare housing emergency

THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to formally declare a housing emergency amid a “crisis” in the public and private sectors.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023