English

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Wednesday, Jul 17

18

Forth Green Freeport appoints Chief Executive

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The Forth Green Freeport has this week announced that it has appointed Sarah Murray as the first Chief Executive of the public/private consortium.

Exhibition of art for new city park

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

A piece of public art will be commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council as part of the development of Granton gasholder park.

Monday, Jul 15

First enforcement figures for Edinburgh’s LEZ released

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The City of Edinburgh Council has released the first Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) figures since the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force in the capital.

Friday, Jul 12

20

Update: Portobello Beach

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice.

12

Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Edinburgh’s globally renowned festivals are getting into the groove for another spectacular year, with the launch of the 2024 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.

Thursday, Jul 11

20

Advice against bathing at Portobello Beach

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

As a result of analysis of routine samples, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have indicated a high bacterial result in the water at Portobello Beach.

Wednesday, Jul 10

14

Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024.

Friday, Jul 5

17

A royal reception for Edinburgh 900

Their Majesties The King and Queen attended a celebration of Edinburgh 900 this week at Edinburgh Castle.

07

Edinburgh returns new MPs in the 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election

The UK Parliamentary General Election results for Edinburgh’s five constituencies have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 5 July).

Thursday, Jul 4

12

Friendship celebrated in Contalmaison

The capital has reaffirmed its Friendship Agreement with the northern French village of Contalmaison – the final resting place of many soldiers who fought in McCrae’s Battalion.

Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh

Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote, with photo ID being compulsory at this UK Parliament General Election.

Friday, Jun 28

13

Emergency facility for lost and delayed postal votes

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The City of Edinburgh Council is taking urgent steps to ensure all residents can cast their vote in next Thursday’s UK Parliament General Election.

Wednesday, Jun 26

11

Enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker writes about enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer.

Tuesday, Jun 25

16

Advice for residents on returning postal votes or applying for a new proxy vote

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

We’re issuing guidance so everyone is able to cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July.

Monday, Jun 24

Edinburgh shows support for Armed Forces Day

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

St Andrew Square welcomed a parade of serving personnel, veterans, and their supporters over the weekend at a special event held to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Floral clock blooms in honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s bicentenary

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The Lord Provost has officially opened this year’s incarnation of the Floral Clock.

Saturday, Jun 22

13

Happy Pride

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The annual Pride Edinburgh march takes place today in what is Scotland's longest running celebration of diversity.

Friday, Jun 21

19

Leader's report - June 2024

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The latest news from the Council Leader Cammy Day.

17

Edinburgh to seek views on its short term lets policy

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

A review of Edinburgh’s short term lets (STL) licensing will take place this summer.

13

Edinburgh recognised at the Scottish Transport Awards

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Edinburgh received five accolades yesterday evening at the annual Scottish Transport Awards in Glasgow.

Wednesday, Jun 19

15

Museums & Galleries Edinburgh joins national anti-racism schemes

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Museums & Galleries Edinburgh will be taking part on two groundbreaking equalities initiatives that are starting this month.

Monday, Jun 17

17

New coastal town for the Capital reaches next major milestone

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Following extensive consultation, plans for the first phase of a £1.3bn sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh are available to view on the Council's Planning Portal.

13

Dalry Primary pupils celebrate arrival of safer streets

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

A new ‘school zone’ has launched at Dalry Primary School with a day of festivities to celebrate safer streets and improved air quality.

11

Final call for applications as key deadlines for the General Election approach

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Residents are being urged to register to vote and make sure any applications for postal or proxy votes are in this week.

Friday, Jun 14

14

Paul Lawrence starts as the capital’s Chief Executive

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Paul Lawrence officially takes up the post of Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council on Monday (17 June).

10

Further success for Trams to Newhaven as network records its busiest ever weekend

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The Trams to Newhaven project took home the prize in the ‘Future Places’ category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in London earlier this week (12 June).

Wednesday, Jun 12

17

Forth Green Freeport is 'go'

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” today, 12 June, following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case.

Plans approved for new Edinburgh Park Arena

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Plans for a new 8,500 capacity arena by AEG at Edinburgh Park were approved at the Development Management Sub Committee today.

13

Global pop superstar​ Taylor Swift bejewelled our city

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

Council Leader Cammy Day writes about the impact of global pop superstar Taylor Swift performing in Edinburgh.

Monday, Jun 10

11

Climate change relay comes to Edinburgh

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The baton passed through the Capital yesterday (10 June) in the latest stage of the 2,436km journey from Ben Nevis to Big Ben.