Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
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Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
21st May 2026This 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 across the city. Over the last year, considerable work to review the structure and fees paid to foster carers…
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Capital in good health, latest figures reveal
21st May 2026The health of both Edinburgh’s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city. Figures from the 19th yearly Edinburgh by Numbers show that people living in the Capital spend around 80% of their lives in good health – the largest proportion of any Scottish…
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Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open
18th May 2026Families 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. The Council has offered Holiday Hubs to eligible school age children and young people for over two decades –…
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New exhibition explores story of the woman who shaped Edinburgh’s fine art collection
18th May 2026The free exhibition,Jean F. Watson: An Artistic Legacy, opens at the City Art Centre from Saturday 16 May until Sunday 4 October 2026. It showcases over 40 historical and contemporary Scottish artworks acquired through the Jean F. Watson Bequest Fund. Featured artists include Arthur Melville, Charles Hodge Mackie, JD Fergusson, Anne…
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Lord Provost sends best wishes to Hearts
14th May 2026Ahead of Saturday’s football match, the Lord Provost has issued the following statement. Lord Provost Robert Aldridge said: On behalf of the city, I want to wish Heart of Midlothian the very best of luck against Celtic on Saturday. It really is incredible that it’s come down to this final…
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Lorne Primary School in Leith celebrates 150th anniversary with a series of community events
14th May 2026This year marks 150 years since Lorne Primary School first opened its doors, and to mark the milestone pupils, families and the local community are invited to join a programme of special events to celebrate learning, community and resilience. Heritage Exhibitions featuring historic photographs and memories from alumni and community archives…
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New exhibition unveils history of the trinity stones
12th May 2026The free exhibition, exploring the story of Edinburgh’s long-lost Trinity Collegiate Church, is now open at the Museum of Edinburgh. Reviving the Trinity Stones marks the culmination of a two-year project led by Jill Harrison, founder of the Trinity Network. The project has sought to trace, identify and catalogue medieval stones…
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Edinburgh returns new MSPs in Scottish Parliament Election 2026
8th May 2026The results for Edinburgh’s six city constituencies, along with the seven seats for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 8 May). The declarations were made by Paul Lawrence, Returning Officer for the Edinburgh constituencies, and Regional Returning Officer for Edinburgh…
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Bethany Christian Trust’s Welcome Centre to run year-round
7th May 2026A service providing emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough over winter will be able to continue throughout the year, thanks to a funding commitment by the City of Edinburgh Council. The Welcome Centre, run by Bethany Christian Trust at the Council-owned ELS House on Gorgie Road, was due to cease…
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Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh
7th May 2026Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote in the Scottish Parliament election. To find your polling place and more information on voting please visit our website. If you are unable to get to a polling place today you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote,…
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