Council Leader reaffirms Edinburgh’s commitment to Europe

Statement from Council Leader Cammy Day following the motion ‘Europe Day – Celebrating Edinburgh’s European Identity’ which was approved recently by Council. Council Leader Cammy Day said: “I am incredibly proud of the long-established relationship with continental Europe that Edinburgh has enjoyed over hundreds of years. Whether to visit, or begin…

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Launch of Trams to Newhaven passenger services

The sun shone on Leith today (Wednesday, 7 June) when passenger services on Edinburgh’s new tram line to Newhaven were launched, with the help of the community along the route. The first paying customers were able to board the service, operated by Edinburgh Trams, between Newhaven and Picardy Place (and onward…

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Consultation launched on plans for new coastal town in the Capital

The creation of a £1.3bn connected and sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached its next major phase. The Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to transform Edinburgh’s largest brownfield site has been published today.  The plans have been developed in partnership with Cruden Homes (East) Ltd. They include…

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Focus on health benefits of Low Emission Zone with one year to go

Edinburgh is counting down to the introduction of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which will restrict the most polluting vehicles from driving in the city centre, benefiting everyone’s health. The City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian have joined together to highlight the positive impact clean air can have on…

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Trams to Newhaven passenger services launch date announced

Passenger services on the new tram route to Newhaven are scheduled to start on 7 June, it was announced today (Thursday, 25 May). The route, which has been under construction since November 2019, has been delivered on schedule and within the £207.3m budget. Council Leader Cammy Day welcomed the news…

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Long-awaited legislation for a visitor levy

Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed today’s publication of a Bill by the Scottish Parliament to empower councils to raise money through tourism. If passed, the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill will give the City of Edinburgh Council the power to progress plans for a levy on stays in overnight accommodation, which it…

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Living Wage conference to confront the cost-of-living crisis

Advocates for the real living wage will unite in Edinburgh when the City Chambers hosts Scotland’s first Living Wage Places Network event. Over 70 delegates from 16 UK towns, boroughs and cities will join the City of Edinburgh Council tomorrow (Wednesday 25 May) to call for employers to offer “a fair…

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Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Launched by the Lord Provost

A network to support, develop and promote local heritage groups across the capital city has been launched by their Honorary President, the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge. The Edinburgh Local Heritage Network (ELHN) launched last week (Wednesday 10 May) with the aim of developing and sustaining relationships between local heritage groups…

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Great British Bake-Off Winner Peter Sawkins Leads National Numeracy Day Event in Edinburgh

Building brighter futures through confidence with numbers. That was the message today for children and young people from across the Capital as they celebrated National Numeracy Day. The national scheme, run by charity National Numeracy, aims to promote confidence through numbers and how we use them in our everyday lives. Here…

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Council leader welcomes funding to help protect and enhance Granton Waterfront’s heritage

The City of Edinburgh Council is to receive over £50,000 to develop plans for the heritage and restoration of four key historic buildings and structures in Granton Waterfront along with heritage skills training and community events. The announcement was made today (Wednesday, 17 May) by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and…

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