Anger at councillor’s £6k raise to act as vice-convener of a planning committee
The creation of a new £32k per year role as the vice-leader of an Edinburgh Council committee has…
Edinburgh councillors remember late colleague
The late councillor Val Walker has been remembered as a “gentle, yet fierce and loyal” champion for her…
Portobello parents react positively over mobile phone pilot scheme
Parents and carers at Portobello High School have said they are optimistic about a new pilot scheme that…
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council’s planning team this week are shown on the list…
Vehicle miles target cut deserves ‘condemnation’
The news that the Scottish Government is dropping its targets to reduce car usage in the country deserves…
Edinburgh councillors call for trans ruling clarity
Urgent clarity is needed on the possible impact a supreme court ruling on trans women will have on Edinburgh…
Shop on Leith Walk granted licence one year after first applying
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted Leith Bottle Shop permission to add a seating area to their…
Controversial plans to expand major quarry in Edinburgh approved
Controversial plans to expand a major quarry in Edinburgh have been approved despite the concerns local residents. The Ravelrig…
Man who threatened to kill employee granted permission to run business in Edinburgh
A man who threatened to kill and burn the home of an employee who asked for extra Covid…
Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in to help with city projects
Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in more money to help with projects around the city,…