Thousands of workers to benefit from boost to the Living Wage
The Living Wage Foundation has revealed that the Real Living Wage will increase to £12.60 next year.
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Travelling Gallery announces second season of 2023 programme
Launching Thursday 8 June at Calton Hill from 12noon – 6pm
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Council driving forward plans to tackle the impact of poverty on women and girls
A key factor in the bid to end poverty in the Capital by 2030 is the steps being taken by the Council and partners to prevent and mitigate the impacts on women.
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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.
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Gilmerton residents young and old get stuck in to new garden
A garden bursting with fresh veg, fruit and flowers has opened in South East Edinburgh thanks to thousands of pounds in funding.
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Transport Convener: "Landmark event" for Trams to Newhaven
Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News about the launch of tram passenger services to Newhaven - and wider transport plans for the city.
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Call for apprentices as Council increases investment in homes
Adverts are now live for over 30 jobs and apprenticeships across a variety of roles as part of the council’s plan to hire over 80 recruits in the housing service in the coming weeks.
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Leader's Report
Latest news from the Council Leader Cammy Day.
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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.
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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).
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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.