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The latest results from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle.
🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
September 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The latest results from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle.
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🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
September 17, 2026 at 7:11 AM
🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Items on the agenda include:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
View the full agenda and join here:
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- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
View the full agenda and join here:
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September 17, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Items on the agenda include:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
We're relaying the historic setts on St Mary's Street, alongside improving pedestrian safety, and wider infrastructure upgrades ⚒️
The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
September 11, 2026 at 10:06 AM
We're relaying the historic setts on St Mary's Street, alongside improving pedestrian safety, and wider infrastructure upgrades ⚒️
The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
Councillors have approved the Strategic Business Case to expand Edinburgh's tram network, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route.
The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
September 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Councillors have approved the Strategic Business Case to expand Edinburgh's tram network, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route.
The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
Tune into today’s meeting of the Planning Committee at 2pm. On the agenda:
▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
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▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
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September 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Tune into today’s meeting of the Planning Committee at 2pm. On the agenda:
▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) and Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens) have been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council for Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) respectively 🗳️
September 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) and Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens) have been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council for Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) respectively 🗳️
The count is underway at Waverley Court for the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections 🗳️
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
September 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The count is underway at Waverley Court for the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections 🗳️
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
Polling places in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) are open until 10pm, so there’s still time to cast your vote for your new councillors!
Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
September 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Polling places in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) are open until 10pm, so there’s still time to cast your vote for your new councillors!
Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
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Due to a technical issue trams are only running between Airport to Picardy place.
September 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Due to a technical issue trams are only running between Airport to Picardy place.
Polls are open in the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections.
Bringing your poll card with you to vote will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory.
The count will begin immediately after polls close at 10pm 🗳️
Bringing your poll card with you to vote will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory.
The count will begin immediately after polls close at 10pm 🗳️
September 3, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Polls are open in the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections.
Bringing your poll card with you to vote will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory.
The count will begin immediately after polls close at 10pm 🗳️
Bringing your poll card with you to vote will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory.
The count will begin immediately after polls close at 10pm 🗳️
Join today’s meeting of Education, Children and Families Committee from 10am. Agenda items include:
- Learning estate update
- Safe Walking Routes to School
- Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning annual update
View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
- Learning estate update
- Safe Walking Routes to School
- Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning annual update
View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
September 1, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Join today’s meeting of Education, Children and Families Committee from 10am. Agenda items include:
- Learning estate update
- Safe Walking Routes to School
- Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning annual update
View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
- Learning estate update
- Safe Walking Routes to School
- Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning annual update
View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
By-elections in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) take place this Thursday (3 September).
We’re urging residents in these wards to remember their polling cards, check their polling places, and to cast their votes 🗳️
We’re urging residents in these wards to remember their polling cards, check their polling places, and to cast their votes 🗳️
August 31, 2026 at 10:24 AM
By-elections in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) take place this Thursday (3 September).
We’re urging residents in these wards to remember their polling cards, check their polling places, and to cast their votes 🗳️
We’re urging residents in these wards to remember their polling cards, check their polling places, and to cast their votes 🗳️
Princes Street has now fully reopened following a major fire at the former Debenhams building in July. Council Leader Jane Meagher has thanked those who made it possible and helped to keep the city running 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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August 29, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Princes Street has now fully reopened following a major fire at the former Debenhams building in July. Council Leader Jane Meagher has thanked those who made it possible and helped to keep the city running 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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To help more people walk, wheel and cycle, we've partnered with CoMoUK to install a mobility hub on St Andrew Place, Leith.
Come along to the Dr Bike session on Thur 3 Sep, 2pm to 4pm.
You can find out more about the hub at www.como.org.uk/pop-up/edinburgh-leith
Come along to the Dr Bike session on Thur 3 Sep, 2pm to 4pm.
You can find out more about the hub at www.como.org.uk/pop-up/edinburgh-leith
August 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM
To help more people walk, wheel and cycle, we've partnered with CoMoUK to install a mobility hub on St Andrew Place, Leith.
Come along to the Dr Bike session on Thur 3 Sep, 2pm to 4pm.
You can find out more about the hub at www.como.org.uk/pop-up/edinburgh-leith
Come along to the Dr Bike session on Thur 3 Sep, 2pm to 4pm.
You can find out more about the hub at www.como.org.uk/pop-up/edinburgh-leith
Heading to Murrayfield for Bon Jovi tonight? Or to Summer Sessions for The Prodigy tomorrow? 🎶
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
August 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Heading to Murrayfield for Bon Jovi tonight? Or to Summer Sessions for The Prodigy tomorrow? 🎶
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
Tune into today's special meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee at 10am. Items on the agenda are:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Firework Control Zone Implementation
View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Firework Control Zone Implementation
View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tune into today's special meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee at 10am. Items on the agenda are:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Firework Control Zone Implementation
View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Firework Control Zone Implementation
View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Princes Street is set to fully reopen on Saturday (29 August), following a major fire at the former Debenham’s building last month.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.
August 27, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Princes Street is set to fully reopen on Saturday (29 August), following a major fire at the former Debenham’s building last month.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items, Strengthening Edinburgh's Transport and City Resilience Following the Princes Street Fire.
View the agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
View the agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
August 27, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items, Strengthening Edinburgh's Transport and City Resilience Following the Princes Street Fire.
View the agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
View the agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
We continue to make good progress on making the building safe, with the outer steel work to secure the front façade now complete.
Subject to the weather, we remain hopeful of reopening Princes Street to buses, trams and pedestrians by the end of the month.
Subject to the weather, we remain hopeful of reopening Princes Street to buses, trams and pedestrians by the end of the month.
August 25, 2026 at 2:46 PM
We continue to make good progress on making the building safe, with the outer steel work to secure the front façade now complete.
Subject to the weather, we remain hopeful of reopening Princes Street to buses, trams and pedestrians by the end of the month.
Subject to the weather, we remain hopeful of reopening Princes Street to buses, trams and pedestrians by the end of the month.
Heading to Summer Sessions over the next week at the Royal Highland Showgrounds? Or to Murrayfield to see Bon Jovi?
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
August 20, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Heading to Summer Sessions over the next week at the Royal Highland Showgrounds? Or to Murrayfield to see Bon Jovi?
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
If you live in Ward 15 (Southside/Newington) or Ward 17 (Craigmillar/Portobello) and want to have your say in next month’s by-elections you need to register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 18 August) 🗳️
For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
August 17, 2026 at 3:42 PM
If you live in Ward 15 (Southside/Newington) or Ward 17 (Craigmillar/Portobello) and want to have your say in next month’s by-elections you need to register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 18 August) 🗳️
For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
Headed to Easter Road for Hibs vs Partick Thistle or Tynecastle for Hearts vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle this Sunday?
The city will be very busy with these fixtures and the ongoing summer festivals, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
The city will be very busy with these fixtures and the ongoing summer festivals, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
August 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Headed to Easter Road for Hibs vs Partick Thistle or Tynecastle for Hearts vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle this Sunday?
The city will be very busy with these fixtures and the ongoing summer festivals, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
The city will be very busy with these fixtures and the ongoing summer festivals, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
The Council Leader has chaired a meeting with key city partners and stakeholders to provide an update on the ongoing response to the Princes Street fire.
Progress continues on site, with the front façade being stabilised and several tonnes of stonework and debris removed.
Progress continues on site, with the front façade being stabilised and several tonnes of stonework and debris removed.
August 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Council Leader has chaired a meeting with key city partners and stakeholders to provide an update on the ongoing response to the Princes Street fire.
Progress continues on site, with the front façade being stabilised and several tonnes of stonework and debris removed.
Progress continues on site, with the front façade being stabilised and several tonnes of stonework and debris removed.
Tune into today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee from 10am.
On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy - New Project Update
- Public Art Update
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy - New Project Update
- Public Art Update
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
August 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Tune into today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee from 10am.
On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy - New Project Update
- Public Art Update
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy - New Project Update
- Public Art Update
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...