www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 09 May 2025 11:37:36 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 11:37:36 +0000 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´â€™s Visitor Levy and its ongoing performance. Thu, 08 May 2025 18:41:00 +0100 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´ Partnership is conducting a review of how it supports and works with third sector organisations in 91Ô­´´. 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 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´ 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 91Ô­´´, 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 91Ô­´´: 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 91Ô­´´ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:15:00 +0100 91Ô­´´ Award 2025 – nominations open today /news/article/14190/edinburgh-award-2025-nominations-open-today The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted 91Ô­´´ Award, with nominations for this year opening today (Monday 14 April). Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:43:00 +0100 Work underway on new public toilets in 91Ô­´´ parks /news/article/14189/work-underway-on-new-public-toilets-in-edinburgh-parks The installation of new public toilets across premier parks in 91Ô­´´ is well underway, with the first unit delivered successfully to the Meadows last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:50:00 +0100 Funding applications now open for community-focused projects in 91Ô­´´ /news/article/14188/funding-applications-now-open-for-community-focused-projects-in-edinburgh The City of 91Ô­´´ Council is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Fund (CGF), offering grants of up to £5,000 to support community work in neighbourhoods across 91Ô­´´. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0100 New park opens within former gasholder in Granton as part of major regeneration /news/article/14187/new-park-opens-within-former-gasholder-in-granton-as-part-of-major-regeneration A new public park officially opened in 91Ô­´´ today as part of the £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront to become a new environmentally friendly coastal town. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:35:00 +0100 Investing millions in safety and infrastructure on our roads for the year ahead /news/article/14186/investing-millions-in-safety-and-infrastructure-on-our-roads-for-the-year-ahead Councillors have agreed to take forward an ambitious suite of infrastructure and road safety works in the coming year, worth over £30m. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:56:00 +0100 91Ô­´´ joins Core Cities UK /news/article/14185/edinburgh-joins-core-cities-uk 91Ô­´´ has become the 12th member of partnership-led organisation with a 30 year track record of implementing policy change across the UK. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:35:00 +0100 New temporary library proposed at Davidson’s Mains Primary School /news/article/14184/new-temporary-library-proposed-at-davidson-s-mains-primary-school Modular building will provide essential services for local community until longer-term solution is agreed. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:42:00 +0100