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Fears Edinburgh Council will be overwhelmed by short-term let applications

Claims that 'thousands' of retrospective short-term let applications will overwhelm the council's planning system have been dismissed by officials, as operators scramble to have the necessary permissions in place ahead of the implementation new regulations.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum slams Roseburn roadworks causing 'nightmare' for disabled daughter

The mum-of-two has said that the length of time the roadworks have taken to complete may force vital businesses in their community to close their doors which would leave them in a difficult position.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh shop owners say they are 'struggling for survival' due to roadworks

Roseburn businesses impacted by the WestEast Link introduced by Edinburgh City Council say their concerns have been ignored and that profits have been decimated.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh locals hit out after 'shameful graffiti' appears in public tunnel

Cllr Mark Brown has said that he was appalled by the offensive graffiti and has complained about the time it has taken Edinburgh City Council to rectify the issue.

Edinburgh Live

Much missed Edinburgh Odeon cinema set to reopen nearly 20 years after closing

Finally, there's hope the famous Newington cinema will show films once more, with owners confirming plans to Edinburgh Live. The building had to be saved from demolition in 2009.

Edinburgh Live

Councils spent almost £300m on private firms ‘profiting from misery’ of homeless

COUNCILS have been accused of a “moral failure” to provide decent housing to homeless people and of overseeing a “fiscal disaster” as new…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh council mocked for painting yellow road marking over a pothole

Norrie Rowan, a former Scotland Rugby international player turned Edinburgh City Council candidate, has criticised the council for painting over potholes

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre fail to tell police in time of high risk 'raves'

The Edinburgh Highland Centre is facing a split to its licence after police and council identify a number of shortcomings with the way they inform emergency services of high risk events

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh councillor slams dangerous parents that abandon cars on double yellows

Cllr Mark Brown had shared a post on social media that showed the park road as it should appear compared to the scene that was witnessed on the morning of Sunday 24 April.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh New Town school building could be turned into holiday lets for tourists

The new proposal would turn the building that currently hosts Kaplan English Language centre into a collection of 20 short term holiday flats to "support tourism"

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Election 2022: Alex Salmond hits out at Edinburgh tram works during Alba launch

The former First Minister was in the capital this week to promote Alba Party candidates standing in the local elections, but found himself held up by construction of the new tram line.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council accused of 'turning a blind eye to poverty'

In his fourth attempt at getting elected to the City of Edinburgh Council, ex Scottish Socialist Party MSP Colin Fox is calling for more attention to be paid to poorer communities outwith the city centre.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh local blames 'Spaces for People' and roadworks for 'endless' tailbacks

The resident says that horns are blaring throughout the day as drivers attempt to navigate past the Spaces for People infrastructure that was implemented to widen path space in the community.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Royal Mile restaurant bid for more outside seating thrown out

An architectural organisation compared the huts to "an agricultural market pen" as a bid to have another structure sited on the Royal Mile was refused.

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Daily Record

SNP backs Edinburgh tourist tax which would charge visitors £2 per night

The plan will be brought forward if the Nationalists remain part of the local administration on Edinburgh City Council.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Council leader under fire over delay in telling Russian ambassador to leave

Councillors unanimously voted to send the letter on March 17, however Adam McVey didn't send it to the Russian Ambassador until three weeks later.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council leader criticised over delay in telling Russian ambassador to leave

Councillors unanimously voted to send the letter on March 17, however it wasn't sent to the Russian Ambassador until three weeks later.

Daily Record

Edinburgh lapdancers slam strip club ban bid over fears of 'greater risk of harm'

Labour and Tory members united to vote for the blanket ban after hearing from activists who said clubs promoted the sexual objectification of and violence towards women.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh plans for giant head sculptures approved for St James Quarter

The 12-foot heads will soon be able to view at St James Square after planning permission was granted by Edinburgh City Council.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh pensioner 'trapped in his own home' after daughter confronts drivers

George Johnstone said that his father in-law had struggled to leave the home and that both he and his wife have been subjected to torrents of abuse when challenging antisocial drivers.

Edinburgh Live

Borderland filming outside Edinburgh Waverley as Hollywood movie comes to Capital this weekend

Traffic is set to be disrupted for the filming of the new thriller starring Star Wars actor Felicity Jones, while there will also be mock explosions and gunfire.

Edinburgh Live

Former Edinburgh Michelin Star restaurant could be converted into new flats

Locals were devastated when the popular Castle Terrace announced its 'unavoidable' closure back in 2020. Now the council are considering plans to turn the space into new flats.

The Independent UK

‘Bodies in bog’ man and woman may have crossed medieval Scotland

Fourteen bodies were found at Cramond near Edinburgh in 1975.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council gig economy 'task force' to tackle 'in-work poverty'

The task force was set up in November and reported back to councillors for the first time this week - concluding that Edinburgh gig workers suffer "poor opportunities for progression" and "poor working conditions".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's new Liberton High School plans to include space for Gaelic school

The school's redevelopment has been a top priority for Edinburgh City Council for several years, with the new Liberton Community Campus set to welcome pupils from 2024.

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