Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers Goes Live Across Edinburgh

Transport leaders have tested out one of a newly operational network of on-street electric vehicle chargers in Edinburgh, as the nation marks Scotland’s Climate Week. Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson joined Edinburgh’s Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Scott Arthur, on the eve of World EV…

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Edinburgh to Press for Emergency Funding as Members Consider a Rent Freeze

The City of Edinburgh Council will write to the Scottish and UK Governments to request emergency and long-term funding to address the scale of Edinburgh’s housing pressures. It follows a decision taken by the Council this week (Thursday 22 September) to consider freezing tenants’ rents for a third year in…

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Try Leaving your Car at Home for Edinburgh’s World Car Free Day

Edinburgh is set to join over 2,000 cities across the globe to celebrate World Car Free Day with a free, community-focused event supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and organised by Crexcell. As a mark of respect following the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Edinburgh’s Car Free…

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Lord Provost and Council Leader Reflect on Her Majesty the Queen’s Funeral

The Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, along with Council Leader Cammy Day, joined Lord Lieutenants from across the United Kingdom to attend the funeral of HM The Queen at Westminster Abbey. Rt Hon Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, said:…

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A Lifetime of Academia and Activism Celebrated – Sir Geoff Palmer to Receive Edinburgh Award 2022

Sir Geoff Palmer, Professor Emeritus and Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, has been selected to receive the Edinburgh Award 2022. In recognition of his ground-breaking contributions to academia, and his indefatigable defence of human rights in Edinburgh and beyond, Sir Geoff Palmer will be presented with an engraved Loving Cup from…

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New app to help repair shared buildings takes off across Scotland

An app to help the owners of shared properties repair their buildings in the Capital has been so successful in its first year it is already being rolled out by two other local authorities in Scotland. Developed by the City of Edinburgh Council with tech company Novoville, a new app…

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Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres to reopen

Recycling centres to reopen from Monday, 1 June, with changes in place to protect people’s safety Public encouraged to only visit centres if it’s necessary, and to book ahead Special uplifts will also resume from Monday Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will reopen from Monday (1 June), with…

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Support made available for Edinburgh’s newly self-employed

Newly self-employed workers in Edinburgh facing financial hardship because of coronavirus can now apply for help. Managed by local authorities as part of a package of measures to support businesses, applications for the Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund have opened today (Thursday 30 April). In Edinburgh, those who are eligible…

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Council set to introduce emergency measures for pedestrians and cyclists

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to become one of the first local authorities in the UK to introduce emergency measures to help pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely while observing physical distancing guidance. We have been working closely with Transport Scotland and Sustrans to develop an approach to…

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Get involved in Edinburgh’s Fair Trade Fortnight

27 February – Waverley Court On Thursday 27 February, with the great support of Edinburgh Council Procurement team, the Edinburgh Fair Trade City Steering Group are running an event at Waverley Court 5-7pm, of interest to anyone wishing to support and promote fair trade. We have a cocoa producer, Leocadie…

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