Put your Thinking Cap On Exhibition Showcased at the Museum of Edinburgh

The Put Your Thinking Cap On Exhibition, a collaboration between youth Samba band Pulse of the Place and Ferryhill Primary School, is now on display at the Museum of Edinburgh. Inspired by the drumming sessions hosted by Rohan Seilman at Ferryhill Primary School and spurned on by an invitation to…

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Students and Teachers Receive the Inaugural Saroj Lal Award for City of Edinburgh Schools

Today at City Chambers the winners of the first ever edition of the Saroj Lal Award for City of Edinburgh Schools were announced at a ceremony of award judges, the family of Saroj Lal, student/teacher nominees and their families, along with Council colleagues and other invited guests. Saroj Lal was…

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Have your Say on Alcohol Licensing Policy

Edinburgh’s Licensing Board is seeking views on the rules and requirements for licenses to sell alcohol – whether it’s sold for consumption on a premises (on-sales) or to take away (off-sales). This is set out in the Statement of Licensing Policy, which is referred to by the Board when considering…

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Councillors Agree New Producers for Edinburgh’s Christmas

Councillors have today (10 October) approved revised plans for Edinburgh’s festive celebrations, with experienced local event producers Unique Assembly now set to deliver both Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay festivals for 2022. The programme, which will preserve the core festive attractions for the city this year, includes the popular Christmas Market…

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Màiri Mhòr nan Òran is the Latest Edition to Scotland’s Literary Greats at Makar’s Court

Lauded Scottish Gaelic poet and songmaker Màiri Nic a’ Phearsain (Mary MacPherson; 1821-1898), most commonly known as Màiri Mhòr nan Òran, or ‘Big Mary of the Songs’ is set to be added to Makars’ Court, where the nations most esteemed literary figures have been celebrated since its creation in 1998.…

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Comment on New Planning Guidance for First Short Term Let Control Area

The City of Edinburgh Council is consulting on new planning guidance to be used as the Capital became the first short term let control area in Scotland last month. This followed new Scottish Government legislation in 2021. In a control area, these new laws mean if you offer a flat…

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Challenge Poverty Week 2022- More than 1,000 Homes in Edinburgh to Receive Transformational Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The City of Edinburgh Council will improve the energy efficiency of more than 1,000 homes in the coming year, thanks to £5 million of Scottish Government funding. This new support will help to create warmer, more secure homes for thousands of people in the capital. This funding, which specifically targets…

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Trams to Newhaven Lines to Go Live

The final sections of Trams to Newhaven track are soon to be laid as the project prepares for the electrification of the full line. Energisation of newly installed overhead lines during November and December will allow a testing and commissioning period to begin at the start of 2023. Two final…

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Launch of Upgraded Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Route Rounds Off Scotland’s Climate Week in Edinburgh

Members of the community and stakeholder organisations have come together to celebrate the completion of a major project to transform a key walking, wheeling and cycling route in Edinburgh. Significant improvements have been made to the QuietRoute 61, which now links Roslin in Midlothian to Portobello. Signage has been extended…

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Capital Agrees New Powers to Regulate Short Term Lets

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Regulatory Committee has agreed a new licensing scheme today (Thursday, 29 September) which includes additional controls for short term lets for properties used as secondary letting within a tenement or shared main door property. Today’s decision follows extensive consultation by the local authority to adopt…

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