Tag: Edinburgh City Council

Hogmanay signs still up two months since New Year’s celebrations were cancelled

Entertainment

Alekia Gill - February 28, 2025

SIGNS for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations are still up in the city centre, though it has been two months since they were planned to take...

Council agrees to spend record amount on new schools, and promises to improve road safety following parents’ plea for improvement

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 21, 2025

THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has agreed to spend £6.6m on improving road safety in the city, particularly around schools. In the council’s 2025/26 budget,...

Edinburgh Tory councillor suggests setting up “Department of Council Efficiency” in reference to Elon Musk’s DOGE

News

Douglas Simpson - February 21, 2025

THE City of Edinburgh Council has now set its budget for the coming year with meeting yesterday hearing proposals from all party groups on...

Princes Street Gardens to close for two days due to forecasted winds of 40mph

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 21, 2025

THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has decided to close Princes Street Gardens both today and Sunday due to high forecasted wind speeds. The Met Office...

City of Edinburgh Council approves new budget for 2025/26

News

Douglas Simpson - February 21, 2025

FOLLOWING an all-council meeting yesterday the City of Edinburgh Council has agreed a new budget. The Labour administration budget was passed after receiving support from...