www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:38:29 +0000 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:38:29 +0000 The City of 91Ô­´´ Council and Glasgow City Council collaborate to explore why the public realm needs to be safer for women and girls and how it can be achieved /news/article/14169/the-city-of-edinburgh-council-and-glasgow-city-council-collaborate-to-explore-why-the-public-realm-needs-to-be-safer-for-women-and-girls-and-how-it-can-be-achieved In a first-of-its-kind event, the Council has hosted an event in collaboration with Glasgow City Council to share progress made by both cities. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:19:00 +0000 Travelling Gallery announces Season 1 of the 2025 programme /news/article/14168/travelling-gallery-announces-season-1-of-the-2025-programme The Travelling Gallery's 2025 programme launches with collaborative exhibition by artists Rachel McBrinn and Alison Scott. The exhibition will tour across Scotland from 14 March to 10 May 2025. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:31:00 +0000 Work begins on new public toilets in Queensferry /news/article/14167/work-begins-on-new-public-toilets-in-queensferry Construction is officially underway on new public toilet facilities at Queensferry’s Hawes Pier, marking a significant enhancement to local amenities for both residents and visitors. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:21:00 +0000 Hundreds more tenants move into environmentally friendly affordable homes in 91Ô­´´Â  /news/article/14166/hundreds-more-tenants-move-into-environmentally-friendly-affordable-homes-in-edinburgh- The first tenants have moved into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes delivered by the Council at Western Villages in Granton Waterfront. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:54:00 +0000 Pupils and teachers recognised for challenging inequality through creativity at The Saroj Lal Awards /news/article/14165/pupils-and-teachers-recognised-for-challenging-inequality-through-creativity-at-the-saroj-lal-awards Winners have been announced in the annual Saroj Lal Awards. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000 New exhibition celebrating kinship care in the Capital opens at the Museum of 91Ô­´´ /news/article/14164/new-exhibition-celebrating-kinship-care-in-the-capital-opens-at-the-museum-of-edinburgh The Council's Kinship Care Team launches inspiring photography exhibition Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:32:00 +0000 New Ratho Library opens its doors and unveils special artwork /news/article/14163/new-ratho-library-opens-its-doors-and-unveils-special-artwork The new Ratho Library has officially opened its doors to the public as it moves into its permanent location after closing its doors in 2020 and serving as a mobile service since 2021. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:38:00 +0000 Plans to protect 91Ô­´´ from climate effects /news/article/14162/plans-to-protect-edinburgh-from-climate-effects Detailed plans have been produced outlining 66 steps the council and partners must take to get 'climate ready'. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:17:00 +0000 Lauriston Castle launches its 2025 programme /news/article/14161/lauriston-castle-launches-its-2025-programme Tickets for March to December 2025 events programme on sale now. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:51:00 +0000 Delivering warmer homes and lower energy bills to tenants /news/article/14160/delivering-warmer-homes-and-lower-energy-bills-to-tenants From today, tenants in nine homes in 91Ô­´´ will benefit from major energy upgrades to improve living standards and lower energy bills. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:16:00 +0000 Councillors agree record spend on primary schools and extra support for social care /news/article/14159/councillors-agree-record-spend-on-primary-schools-and-extra-support-for-social-care Millions of pounds will be spent on protecting and improving schools and crucial frontline services in 91Ô­´´. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:09:00 +0000 91Ô­´´ Libraries launch new recycling programme to promote sustainability and digital reuse /news/article/14158/edinburgh-libraries-launch-new-recycling-programme-to-promote-sustainability-and-digital-reuse 91Ô­´´ Libraries have held the official launch of a new recycling programme aimed at promoting sustainability and digital reuse across the city. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:48:00 +0000 Meet the Council drop-in for business support /news/article/14157/meet-the-council-drop-in-for-business-support Businesses in 91Ô­´´ are being invited to engage with dozens of Council services and business-facing partners face to face. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:37:00 +0000 Have your say on plans to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood /news/article/14156/have-your-say-on-plans-to-transform-seafield-into-a-new-environmentally-friendly-neighbourhood The Council is inviting residents to share their views on the regeneration of Seafield to make sure it responds to the needs and wishes of the local community. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:26:00 +0000 Travelling Gallery returns with new exhibition /news/article/14155/travelling-gallery-returns-with-new-exhibition Travelling Gallery is delighted to be partnering with the University of St Andrews this February to present the exhibition Between Women. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:54:00 +0000 North Bridge to close for six weeks to northbound traffic to undertake essential works /news/article/14154/north-bridge-to-close-for-six-weeks-to-northbound-traffic-to-undertake-essential-works As part of our ongoing refurbishment of North Bridge, there will be a northbound closure for six weeks from Monday 17 February. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:32:00 +0000 Take the chance to represent your community – Councillor Val Walker /news/article/14153/take-the-chance-to-represent-your-community-councillor-val-walker Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker writes in today's Evening News on the importance of community councils and how you can get involved. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:43:00 +0000 Council unveils new £25m HGV and welfare bus fleet with enhanced safety features /news/article/14152/council-unveils-new-25m-hgv-and-welfare-bus-fleet-with-enhanced-safety-features Safety is at the heart of the Council’s fleet, with our entire fleet of new Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) along with our welfare buses all equipped with enhanced safety features. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:43:00 +0000 Community Council election period begins /news/article/14151/community-council-election-period-begins The Notice of Election to community councils in 91Ô­´´ has been published today (February 5). Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:41:00 +0000 Council Leader welcomes LGBT+ History Month /news/article/14150/council-leader-welcomes-lgbt-history-month This February marks the 20th anniversary of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender plus (LGBT+) History Month, with Council Leader, Jane Meagher, showing her support. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:23:00 +0000