www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:04:53 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:04:53 +0000 New exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ photographer Sandra George /news/article/14424/new-exhibition-celebrates-the-life-and-legacy-of-edinburgh-photographer-sandra-george This summer, the City Art Centre will present Start from the Level, the largest exhibition ever staged of the work of Sandra George (1957–2013). Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0100 Scotland’s supreme traditional fiddler Aly Bain to receive the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Award 2026 /news/article/14423/scotland-s-supreme-traditional-fiddler-aly-bain-to-receive-the-edinburgh-award-2026 Aly Bain, one of Scotland’s most celebrated and influential musicians, has been selected to receive the prestigious ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Award in its 20th year.  Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0100 Celebrating diversity and challenging inequality /news/article/14422/celebrating-diversity-and-challenging-inequality Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the annual Saroj Lal Awards. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0100 Saroj Lal Awards acknowledge pupils and teachers for challenging inequality through creativity /news/article/14421/saroj-lal-awards-acknowledge-pupils-and-teachers-for-challenging-inequality-through-creativity The winners of the fourth annual Saroj Lal Awards were announced at an awards ceremony yesterday (Thursday 11 June) at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ International Festival Hub. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0100 Lord Provost: Good Luck, Scotland! /news/article/14420/lord-provost-good-luck-scotland- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Lord Provost wishes the Scotland national men's football team the best of luck as they prepare for their first match of World Cup 2026. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0100 ‘Bell to bell’ ban on mobile phones in all ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ schools from August /news/article/14419/-bell-to-bell-ban-on-mobile-phones-in-all-edinburgh-schools-from-august ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0100 Council Leader and Lord Provost celebrate 2026 Annual ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Taxi Outing success /news/article/14418/council-leader-and-lord-provost-celebrate-2026-annual-edinburgh-taxi-outing-success As dozens of brightly decorated taxis made their way through the Capital’s streets in the annual ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and Council Leader reflect on another unforgettable day. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0100 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to introduce ten Firework Control Zones for 2026 /news/article/14417/edinburgh-to-introduce-ten-firework-control-zones-for-2026 Fourteen Firework Control Zones (FCZs) in total will be in place across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ this autumn as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of fireworks around Bonfire Night. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0100 By-elections to take place in September /news/article/14416/by-elections-to-take-place-in-september Two by-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of Councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0100 Programme for first year of multi-million housing investment approved /news/article/14415/programme-for-first-year-of-multi-million-housing-investment-approved Councillors have agreed a programme for this financial year to spend more than £207m on improving and expanding council housing across the city. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0100 It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ /news/article/14414/it-s-game-on-as-the-2026-summer-of-sport-launches-in-edinburgh The £18 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:00 +0100 Grand Départ GB launches call for Tour de France volunteers in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ /news/article/14413/grand-d-part-gb-launches-call-for-tour-de-france-volunteers-in-edinburgh The nationwide search is on to find 9,000 volunteers across the country who will be at the heart of the historic Tour de France Grand Départs in summer 2027. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:54:00 +0100 Positive progress on actions needed to adapt to climate change /news/article/14412/positive-progress-on-actions-needed-to-adapt-to-climate-change ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is better prepared to cope with the effects of climate change thanks to progress made against a citywide action plan. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:38:00 +0100 Lord Provost congratulates Hearts Women on their historic win /news/article/14411/lord-provost-congratulates-hearts-women-on-their-historic-win ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has offered his congratulations to Hearts Women following their SWPL title win on Sunday (24 May). Tue, 26 May 2026 09:46:00 +0100 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay /news/article/14410/edinburgh-carers-receive-welcome-boost-in-fostering-pay This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers in the city. Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:00 +0100 Capital in good health, latest figures reveal /news/article/14409/capital-in-good-health-latest-figures-reveal The health of both ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:19:00 +0100 Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open /news/article/14408/applications-for-holiday-hub-support-for-the-next-academic-year-now-open Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:32:00 +0100 Lord Provost pays tribute to rugby legend Scott Hastings /news/article/14407/lord-provost-pays-tribute-to-rugby-legend-scott-hastings ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has paid tribute to Scott Hastings as it was announced yesterday (Sunday 17 May) that he has died aged 61. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100 New exhibition explores story of the woman who shaped ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s fine art collection /news/article/14406/new-exhibition-explores-story-of-the-woman-who-shaped-edinburgh-s-fine-art-collection The free exhibition, Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026. Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:00 +0100 Residents across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to choose how to spend Visitor Levy funds in their neighbourhoods /news/article/14405/residents-across-edinburgh-to-choose-how-to-spend-visitor-levy-funds-in-their-neighbourhoods Councillors have agreed how the new £2m Participatory Budgeting (PB) programme will fund the local neighbourhood projects chosen by residents. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100