www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 06 May 2025 09:29:08 +0000 Tue, 06 May 2025 09:29:08 +0000 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 ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉçlor Val Walker /news/article/14192/leader-pays-tribute-to-councillor-val-walker Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener ºÚÁÏÉçlor 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh parks /news/article/14189/work-underway-on-new-public-toilets-in-edinburgh-parks The installation of new public toilets across premier parks in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh /news/article/14188/funding-applications-now-open-for-community-focused-projects-in-edinburgh ºÚÁÏÉç is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Fund (CGF), offering grants of up to £5,000 to support community work in neighbourhoods across Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh 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 ºÚÁÏÉçlors 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 Edinburgh joins Core Cities UK /news/article/14185/edinburgh-joins-core-cities-uk Edinburgh 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 Getting the basics right for transport and environment in the Capital /news/article/14183/getting-the-basics-right-for-transport-and-environment-in-the-capital Writing in today's Evening News, Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson looks ahead to another busy Transport and Environment Committee meeting tomorrow. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:31:00 +0100 Installation of Covid Memorial art trail gets underway /news/article/14182/installation-of-covid-memorial-art-trail-gets-underway Work is now underway on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area of Edinburgh, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:50:00 +0100