The City of Edinburgh Council
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
We provide over 700 services to Scotland’s capital city. Follow for news and information on life in Edinburgh.
If you have a service question, please contact us: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/contact
If you have a service question, please contact us: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/contact
This year we are once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, starting today and running until 10 December. Find out more and get involved in one of our activities and events taking place over the next 16 days.
#NoExcuse
#NoExcuse
Sixteen days of activism on gender-based violence
Find out about our sixteen days of activism on gender-based violence programme.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This year we are once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, starting today and running until 10 December. Find out more and get involved in one of our activities and events taking place over the next 16 days.
#NoExcuse
#NoExcuse
'The tram is a potentially transformational development for Edinburgh, and we owe it to future generations to be bold and ambitious.' Transport and Environment Convener @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social writing in The Herald on Sunday (23 November).
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
'The tram is a potentially transformational development for Edinburgh, and we owe it to future generations to be bold and ambitious.' Transport and Environment Convener @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social writing in The Herald on Sunday (23 November).
Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, we remember those who have lost their lives in tragic acts of violence and discrimination.
We remain committed to making Edinburgh a place where everyone can live authentically 🏳️⚧️
#TDOR
We remain committed to making Edinburgh a place where everyone can live authentically 🏳️⚧️
#TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, we remember those who have lost their lives in tragic acts of violence and discrimination.
We remain committed to making Edinburgh a place where everyone can live authentically 🏳️⚧️
#TDOR
We remain committed to making Edinburgh a place where everyone can live authentically 🏳️⚧️
#TDOR
A huge thanks to everyone who takes part in community litter picks and clearing away leaves and weeds.
If you want to get involved, we can supply free equipment. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycleanup
If you want to get involved, we can supply free equipment. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycleanup
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A huge thanks to everyone who takes part in community litter picks and clearing away leaves and weeds.
If you want to get involved, we can supply free equipment. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycleanup
If you want to get involved, we can supply free equipment. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycleanup
Edinburgh’s iconic Christmas Tree on the Mound has been lit in a special ceremony led by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge.
Gifted by Vestland, the tree stands as a symbol of Norway’s gratitude for Scotland’s assistance during the Second World War.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Gifted by Vestland, the tree stands as a symbol of Norway’s gratitude for Scotland’s assistance during the Second World War.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Edinburgh’s iconic Christmas Tree on the Mound has been lit in a special ceremony led by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge.
Gifted by Vestland, the tree stands as a symbol of Norway’s gratitude for Scotland’s assistance during the Second World War.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Gifted by Vestland, the tree stands as a symbol of Norway’s gratitude for Scotland’s assistance during the Second World War.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
At today's Finance and Resources Committee, Councillors will consider the phase 1 final business case for Granton Waterfront, budget strategy, Dunard Centre procurement update and more. Tune in from 10am with the webcast: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
At today's Finance and Resources Committee, Councillors will consider the phase 1 final business case for Granton Waterfront, budget strategy, Dunard Centre procurement update and more. Tune in from 10am with the webcast: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning for ice is in place covering Edinburgh tomorrow morning (18 November).
Our teams will also be out gritting on priority routes.
Plan ahead and keep up to date with the forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...
Our teams will also be out gritting on priority routes.
Plan ahead and keep up to date with the forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning for ice is in place covering Edinburgh tomorrow morning (18 November).
Our teams will also be out gritting on priority routes.
Plan ahead and keep up to date with the forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...
Our teams will also be out gritting on priority routes.
Plan ahead and keep up to date with the forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...
Heading to watch Scotland take on Argentina at Murrayfield this weekend? 🏉
We’re expecting the city to be busy so plan ahead and make sure you’re aware of closures.
👉https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks-travel-disruption
We’re expecting the city to be busy so plan ahead and make sure you’re aware of closures.
👉https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks-travel-disruption
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Heading to watch Scotland take on Argentina at Murrayfield this weekend? 🏉
We’re expecting the city to be busy so plan ahead and make sure you’re aware of closures.
👉https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks-travel-disruption
We’re expecting the city to be busy so plan ahead and make sure you’re aware of closures.
👉https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-pavements/roadworks-travel-disruption
Our tram consultation closes this Monday (17 November).
Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
November 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Our tram consultation closes this Monday (17 November).
Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Following months of hard work, Council Leader Jane Meagher has praised partners and communities for a successful Bonfire Night.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Following months of hard work, Council Leader Jane Meagher has praised partners and communities for a successful Bonfire Night.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Council Leader Jane Meagher has repeated her appeal for residents to stay safe tonight by attending organised displays and following simple safety advice 🎆
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Council Leader Jane Meagher has repeated her appeal for residents to stay safe tonight by attending organised displays and following simple safety advice 🎆
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
It's another busy agenda for the Education, Children and Families Committee today, with reports on:
🔴Banning mobile phones in primary schools
🔴Support for transgender pupils
🔴Our inclusion review
Tune in from 10am edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
🔴Banning mobile phones in primary schools
🔴Support for transgender pupils
🔴Our inclusion review
Tune in from 10am edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
It's another busy agenda for the Education, Children and Families Committee today, with reports on:
🔴Banning mobile phones in primary schools
🔴Support for transgender pupils
🔴Our inclusion review
Tune in from 10am edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
🔴Banning mobile phones in primary schools
🔴Support for transgender pupils
🔴Our inclusion review
Tune in from 10am edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
"We’re determined to take every local action possible to make life fairer for everyone" - today the Edinburgh Poverty Commission shared findings and calls to action to tackle poverty in our city over the next 5 years - find out more: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"We’re determined to take every local action possible to make life fairer for everyone" - today the Edinburgh Poverty Commission shared findings and calls to action to tackle poverty in our city over the next 5 years - find out more: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Council Leader begins her report to Council today by recognising the huge amount of work by colleagues across the Council, Police and blue-light services, Lothian Buses and other partners to prepare for firework season: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
October 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Council Leader begins her report to Council today by recognising the huge amount of work by colleagues across the Council, Police and blue-light services, Lothian Buses and other partners to prepare for firework season: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
Join us at 10am today for our Council meeting.
The agenda includes: appointment to Outside Organisation - Edinburgh Literature Forum, appointment of External Members to the Education, Children and Families Committee, Edinburgh Living Change of Ownership: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
The agenda includes: appointment to Outside Organisation - Edinburgh Literature Forum, appointment of External Members to the Education, Children and Families Committee, Edinburgh Living Change of Ownership: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
October 30, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Join us at 10am today for our Council meeting.
The agenda includes: appointment to Outside Organisation - Edinburgh Literature Forum, appointment of External Members to the Education, Children and Families Committee, Edinburgh Living Change of Ownership: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
The agenda includes: appointment to Outside Organisation - Edinburgh Literature Forum, appointment of External Members to the Education, Children and Families Committee, Edinburgh Living Change of Ownership: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Twelve households have celebrated becoming council tenants after we purchased 78 homes in Dreghorn from the MOD to boost affordable housing www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Twelve households have celebrated becoming council tenants after we purchased 78 homes in Dreghorn from the MOD to boost affordable housing www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Next week the Edinburgh Poverty Commission will share findings and calls to action to tackle poverty in our city over the next 5 years. You can sign up to their launch event on Friday 31 October here: edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/21/e...
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Next week the Edinburgh Poverty Commission will share findings and calls to action to tackle poverty in our city over the next 5 years. You can sign up to their launch event on Friday 31 October here: edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/2025/10/21/e...
Celebrating Fair Work in Edinburgh takes place on 12 Nov and is open to employers across the city who are interested in Fair Work. Join the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group this #LivingWageWeek at the EICC to hear about the work of local employers and meet like-minded organisations: lnkd.in/eg-AHXD7
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Celebrating Fair Work in Edinburgh takes place on 12 Nov and is open to employers across the city who are interested in Fair Work. Join the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group this #LivingWageWeek at the EICC to hear about the work of local employers and meet like-minded organisations: lnkd.in/eg-AHXD7
From tackling poverty and carbon emissions to staying safe this Bonfire Night, read the Council Leader's latest report: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
From tackling poverty and carbon emissions to staying safe this Bonfire Night, read the Council Leader's latest report: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Today saw the annual Royal British Legion Scotland Opening Ceremony of the Edinburgh Garden and Field of Remembrance.
The beautiful memorial is a well-loved and poignant addition to Edinburgh’s city centre for anyone wishing to stop by, pause, reflect, remember and give thanks.
The beautiful memorial is a well-loved and poignant addition to Edinburgh’s city centre for anyone wishing to stop by, pause, reflect, remember and give thanks.
October 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Today saw the annual Royal British Legion Scotland Opening Ceremony of the Edinburgh Garden and Field of Remembrance.
The beautiful memorial is a well-loved and poignant addition to Edinburgh’s city centre for anyone wishing to stop by, pause, reflect, remember and give thanks.
The beautiful memorial is a well-loved and poignant addition to Edinburgh’s city centre for anyone wishing to stop by, pause, reflect, remember and give thanks.
"Too many families in Edinburgh continue to struggle to find affordable places to live" - Edinburgh's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron has welcomed a boost in Scottish Government funding for affordable housing www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
October 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"Too many families in Edinburgh continue to struggle to find affordable places to live" - Edinburgh's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron has welcomed a boost in Scottish Government funding for affordable housing www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
A new tram route in Edinburgh? The proposed expansion would connect Granton, the city centre and the BioQuarter - and we'd like your views.
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
October 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A new tram route in Edinburgh? The proposed expansion would connect Granton, the city centre and the BioQuarter - and we'd like your views.
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The southwest façade of North Bridge is on show again!
We can now see the expert hand finished details in all their glory.
Work is continuing to ensure that this unique piece of Edinburgh's history is preserved for future generations.
We can now see the expert hand finished details in all their glory.
Work is continuing to ensure that this unique piece of Edinburgh's history is preserved for future generations.
October 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The southwest façade of North Bridge is on show again!
We can now see the expert hand finished details in all their glory.
Work is continuing to ensure that this unique piece of Edinburgh's history is preserved for future generations.
We can now see the expert hand finished details in all their glory.
Work is continuing to ensure that this unique piece of Edinburgh's history is preserved for future generations.
We’re looking for your views on our plans to improve provision for walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and in the wider Fountainbridge area.
The consultation is open until 12 January 2026.
The consultation is open until 12 January 2026.
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We’re looking for your views on our plans to improve provision for walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and in the wider Fountainbridge area.
The consultation is open until 12 January 2026.
The consultation is open until 12 January 2026.
We've began work on our £3.5m transformation project of Queensferry High Street and the town centre.
These improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
These improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
October 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We've began work on our £3.5m transformation project of Queensferry High Street and the town centre.
These improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
These improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.