Tag: City of Edinburgh council

Nominations for Edinburgh’s community councils come through, with another chance to get involved in eight areas

Community

Alekia Gill - March 10, 2025

THE count for community council nominations is in, and while 39 received enough nominations to continue their work, eight are opening second calls for...

Scottish Government proposes new power for councils allowing them to impose visitor tax on cruise ships

News

guest_deadline - March 3, 2025

THE Scottish Government is seeking advice on a new proposal that would give power to local councils to tax cruise ships visiting their area. A...

City council launches consultation on new rules for managing public spaces

Local News

guest_deadline - March 3, 2025

THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a residents’ consultation on new rules for how they manage public spaces. The consultation was opened with the...

Leith-based community non-profit faces uncertain future as one of many charities with 12 weeks left of secure funding

Fundraiser

Alekia Gill - February 21, 2025

THE Pilmeny Development Project (PDP) has started a petition after its future has been left uncertain by potential Edinburgh Intergration Joint Board (EIJB) cuts...

Many services in Edinburgh still facing large cuts despite council tax hike ahead of budget approval this week

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 17, 2025

AHEAD of the upcoming Edinburgh budget being approved later this week, many public sectors are facing cuts, despite a proposed council tax hike. The council...