www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 15 May 2025 12:01:36 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 12:01:36 +0000 By-election to take place in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward in June /news/article/14210/by-election-to-take-place-in-the-fountainbridge-craiglockhart-ward-in-june A by-election will be held in the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward following the sad passing of Councillor Val Walker last month. Thu, 15 May 2025 09:16:00 +0100 Exciting times ahead for transport in Edinburgh /news/article/14209/exciting-times-ahead-for-transport-in-edinburgh Writing in today's Evening News, Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson goes into some of the key transport business of the day. Wed, 14 May 2025 14:45:00 +0100 Emergency fund injects over £3m into the city's third sector /news/article/14208/emergency-fund-injects-over-3m-into-the-city-s-third-sector Charities losing funding from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) are to receive urgent support from the City of Edinburgh Council. Wed, 14 May 2025 14:07:00 +0100 Extra funding to help take pride in the Capital /news/article/14207/extra-funding-to-help-take-pride-in-the-capital Over the coming year, dedicated teams of cleansing staff from the Council are making their way around the Capital with the aim of sprucing up each neighbourhood and ward. Wed, 14 May 2025 13:15:00 +0100 Update on suspected targeted phishing attack on schools and early years network /news/article/14206/update-on-suspected-targeted-phishing-attack-on-schools-and-early-years-network All secondary schools were open today to allow students who had exams early next week to attend in person to obtain a new password. Sat, 10 May 2025 18:12:00 +0100 Lord Provost pays tribute to Sir Tom Farmer /news/article/14205/lord-provost-pays-tribute-to-sir-tom-farmer The Lord Provost has paid tribute to Sir Tom Farmer as it is announced he died on Friday. Sat, 10 May 2025 16:59:00 +0100 Targeted phishing attack on schools and early years network /news/article/14204/targeted-phishing-attack-on-schools-and-early-years-network This afternoon we noticed some unusual e-mail activity on our schools and early years IT network. Fri, 09 May 2025 21:49:00 +0100 Edinburgh appoints visitor levy forum chair /news/article/14203/edinburgh-appoints-visitor-levy-forum-chair Julie Ashworth will lead the new forum to advise the Council on all matters related to establishing Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy and its ongoing performance. Thu, 08 May 2025 18:41:00 +0100 Edinburgh Partnership launches review of longer-term support for the city’s third sector /news/article/14202/edinburgh-partnership-launches-review-of-longer-term-support-for-the-city-s-third-sector The Edinburgh Partnership is conducting a review of how it supports and works with third sector organisations in Edinburgh. Tue, 06 May 2025 17:07:00 +0100 New City Art Centre exhibition explores Scottish art in the wake of war /news/article/14201/new-city-art-centre-exhibition-explores-scottish-art-in-the-wake-of-war Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945 – 2000 17 May 2025 – 12 October 2025 Free Admission Mon, 05 May 2025 15:52:00 +0100 Museum of Edinburgh hosts two new summer exhibitions exploring wellbeing and connection to nature /news/article/14200/museum-of-edinburgh-hosts-two-new-summer-exhibitions-exploring-wellbeing-and-connection-to-nature This summer, the Museum of Edinburgh presents two inspiring exhibitions celebrating the powerful relationship between wellbeing, nature, and place, each told through unique creative lenses. Fri, 02 May 2025 17:02:00 +0100 Over 150 children and young people take part in The Big Sports Day /news/article/14199/over-150-children-and-young-people-take-part-in-the-big-sports-day In a first-of-its-kind event for the city, over 150 children and young people from Special Schools and mainstream primary and secondary schools took part in The Big Sports Day. Fri, 02 May 2025 10:25:00 +0100 Boost to local services from taxes on empty shops and second homes /news/article/14198/boost-to-local-services-from-taxes-on-empty-shops-and-second-homes Hundreds of buildings have been brought back into use and over £10 million has been raised for council services thanks to new tax-raising powers adopted by the council. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:56:00 +0100 Council continues to grow Waverley Court Partnership Hub /news/article/14197/council-continues-to-grow-waverley-court-partnership-hub Creative Scotland and British Transport Police will move into the Waverley Court Partnership Hub. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:47:00 +0100 Summit held to make housing more accessible /news/article/14196/summit-held-to-make-housing-more-accessible An event held last week (Tuesday 22 April) at the City Chambers brought together the Council and partners to take steps toward building, adapting, and finding accessible homes across the Capital. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:34:00 +0100 Celebration honours winners of Edinburgh 900 writing competitions /news/article/14195/celebration-honours-winners-of-edinburgh-900-writing-competitions A celebratory reception was held last night (Thursday) at the City Chambers to honour the winners of two Edinburgh 900 themed writing competitions. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:33:00 +0100 Campaign shines a light on capital's unclaimed millions /news/article/14194/campaign-shines-a-light-on-capital-s-unclaimed-millions Edinburgh residents are being urged to check their cost-of-living support to claim everything they are entitled to. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:35:00 +0100 Lord Provost offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis  /news/article/14193/lord-provost-offers-condolences-on-the-death-of-pope-francis- The Right Honourable Lord Lieutenant and Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, expresses condolences on behalf of the city. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:20:00 +0100 Leader pays tribute to Councillor Val Walker /news/article/14192/leader-pays-tribute-to-councillor-val-walker Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Val Walker, Jane Meagher pays tribute. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:50:00 +0100 Arts Festivals Summit 2025 Edinburgh: A celebration of culture, collaboration, and community /news/article/14191/arts-festivals-summit-2025-edinburgh-a-celebration-of-culture-collaboration-and-community Writing in today's Evening News, Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker welcomes the 2025 European Festivals Association (EFA) Arts Festival Summit to Edinburgh Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:15:00 +0100