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City council could agree Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Members of Edinburgh’s city council are to meet online to discuss plans to introduce a charge on visitors staying overnight in the area.

Evening Standard

Unionists slated for turning down SNP's 'ambitious' Edinburgh tourist tax plan

UNIONIST councillors in Edinburgh have turned down “ambitious” SNP proposals for a 7 tourist tax which would have seen £20 million a year put…

The National (Scotland)

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh set to introduce tourist tax in bid to raise £50m a year

Scotland’s first visitor levy could see tourists pay extra to stay from July 2026

The Independent UK

Edinburgh poised to approve visitor levy to generate £50m a year

Councillors in Edinburgh say they could be the first in Scotland to agree a visitor levy – with the charge expected to bring in up to £50 million…

The National (Scotland)

New weather warning for ice issued across Scotland

The Met Office extended a yellow weather warning for ice on New Year’s Day.

Evening Standard

Snow expected in northern Scotland amid ‘challenging’ weather conditions

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned communities to prepare for a risk of flooding.

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'Farcical': Vote for Labour's 'super minority' on Edinburgh Council panned

A DECISION to keep Labour in power in Edinburgh has been described as a “farcical spectacle” after the scandal-hit ex-leader took part while the…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Relocates Homeless to England and More To Accommodate Swifties and $125M Economic Boost

As Scotland's housing crisis continues, homeless individuals are being relocated to make room for tourists going to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

International Business Times UK

Disgusted Edinburgh mum's health fears as pigeons 'take over' council flats

A mum from Edinburgh has been left disgusted by the mess left by pigeons nesting in May Court. While the block underwent refurbishment, bird-proofing has yet to be installed and now residents are concerned about their health.

Edinburgh Live

Shocking photos show Edinburgh's homeless using carboard boxes to keep warm in 'dangerous' temperatures

Steps to Hope, a local charity, are calling for more to be done to help the homeless and vulnerable this winter.

Daily Record

New Edinburgh planning rules are 'de-facto ban' on short-term lets

Proposals included in the City Plan 2030 would give the council more power to reject short term let applications, something which sparked angry claims the policy could 'collapse' the city's tourism industry.

Edinburgh Live

Number of Edinburgh homeless soars by nearly two-thirds with 'worse to come'

Homelessness in Edinburgh has increased by 64 percent compared to the first quarter of last year. Experts anticipate month on month increases to follow.

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