Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival

Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival

Edinburgh’s globally renowned festivals are getting into the groove for another spectacular year, with the launch of the 2024 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. Last night Council Leader Cammy Day, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Producer Fiona Alexander and Jason Rust, Chair of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, launched the…

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Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week

With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024. During this busy period the population of our city effectively doubles, which we know brings challenges for our residents, businesses…

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Advice for residents on returning postal votes or applying for a new proxy vote

We’re issuing guidance so everyone is able to cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July. If you applied for a postal vote by 7 June, then this has been posted out and should arrive soon if you haven’t already received it. If you applied for one between…

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New coastal town for the Capital reaches next major milestone

Following extensive consultation, plans for the first phase of a £1.3bn connected and sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh are available to view on the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Portal. In partnership with Cruden Homes, the Council plan to transform part of the Capital’s largest brownfield site…

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Final call for applications as key deadlines for the General Election approach

Residents are being urged to register to vote and make sure any applications for postal or proxy votes are in this week. For new voter registration the deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday 18 June) at midnight. The deadline for a new postal or postal proxy vote – and any changes to…

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Paul Lawrence starts as the capital’s Chief Executive

Paul Lawrence officially takes up the post of Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council on Monday (17 June). Succeeding Andrew Kerr, who retires this weekend after nine years in the role and 42 years of public service, Paul will work closely with the existing management team and Leader…

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Climate change relay comes to Edinburgh

The baton passed through the Capital yesterday (10 June) in the latest stage of the 2,436km journey from Ben Nevis to Big Ben. The Running Out of Time relay takes place in 210 stages, with participants walking, cycling, kayaking, climbing, swimming, and surfing the baton across Britain over 29 days.…

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Candidates for Edinburgh’s five UK Parliamentary constituencies confirmed

The full list of candidates standing in Edinburgh’s five constituencies for the UK Parliament General Election on 4 July has been finalised. Applications closed at 4pm this afternoon. The nominated candidates for each constituency are listed below and on the Council website. Edinburgh East and Musselburgh: Scottish Liberal Democrats – DUNDAS, Charles…

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‘Momentous day’ for Edinburgh’s visitor levy campaign

Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to pass the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill today (28 May). Paving the way for a visitor levy for Edinburgh, the Bill will give the Council and other Scottish local authorities the power to introduce a levy as a percentage rate…

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Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend ‘Showcasing Edinburgh 900’ event

The Edinburgh 900 programme has received a royal boost, with the Depute Lord Provost Lezley Marion Cameron welcoming TRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to the ‘Showcasing Edinburgh 900’ event at the City Chambers on Monday evening (May 20). Edinburgh 900 is a celebration of the nine centuries of…

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