Walking, wheeling and cycling link opens in north Edinburgh

Walking, wheeling and cycling link opens in north Edinburgh

A new walking, wheeling and cycling route, part of the Council’s £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital, was officially opened today (Wednesday 10 December). North Edinburgh Arts cycle group, some of the local people using the 860m route linking Pennywell Roundabout and The Promenade at…

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City Art Centre reveals exhibitions programme for 2026

Edinburgh’s City Art Centre, dedicated to Scottish visual and applied arts, has announced an unmissable programme of new exhibitions for 2026 More information on the individual shows, including educational events, will be announced at the beginning of the year. Mona Yoo 7 March – 12 April 2026 Edinburgh-based Mona Yoo’s work…

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Council reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty by 2030

The City of Edinburgh Council has published its fifth annual update on actions to end poverty in the city by 2030, delivering a clear snapshot of what’s been achieved – and what still needs to be done. The update report, which was considered and agreed by councillors earlier today, also responds…

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Support local businesses this Christmas

Edinburgh residents are being urged to consider shopping locally on the eve of Small Business Saturday. As Christmas approaches, the Capital is celebrating the grass-roots campaign, which champions small businesses and returns this weekend (6 December) for its thirteenth year in the UK. To mark the day, Housing, Homelessness and Fair…

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Construction begins on first phase of West Edinburgh Link

The City  of Edinburgh’s contractor Balfour Beatty commenced works on December 3, which are expected to last until Summer 2026. The West Edinburgh Link (WEL) will transform provision for cycling, walking, and accessibility around one of Scotland’s key business parks, whilst better connecting local communities to places of work, retail, leisure, and…

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Plans for Visitor Levy housing spend approved

Councillors on Tuesday 2 December agreed the first spend programme for funding raised by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy. Members of the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee approved plans for the £5m Housing and Tourism Mitigation Fund, which could help deliver 472 affordable homes between 2026/27 and 2028/29, with more than 75% potentially…

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Positive attainment progress for children and young people in City of Edinburgh Schools

A report highlighting achievements and progress in attainment among Edinburgh learners for academic session 2024-25 was discussed at Education, Children and Families Committee last week (27 November 2025). In a positive step forward, across several measures, the report showed that the gap between the least and most disadvantaged learners is…

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Edinburgh launches innovative pilot to prevent homelessness

A new pilot aimed at preventing people from becoming homeless has officially been given the go-ahead in the Capital after the Council and partners were awarded funding from the Scottish Government. The System Wide Approach to Prevention (SWAP) – ‘Ask and Act’ initiative will be piloted in Wester Hailes, providing…

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£2.9m heritage investment to support Granton Waterfront regeneration

External funding of almost £3m to protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital has been announced by the City of Edinburgh Council today. The investment, to bring the area’s historic buildings and structures back to life through restoring, upgrading and connecting these facilities with…

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The City of Edinburgh Council supports global 16 Days of Activism campaign

The Council is once again showing its support for the annual 16 Days of Activism on Gender Based Violence taking place from 25 November to 10 December 2025. This year the international campaign is focused on the theme of #NoExcuse for online abuse, championing a world where technology is a…

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