By-elections to take place in September
Two by-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of Councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell.
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Edinburgh by Numbers
The latest Edinburgh by Numbers report is now live, revealing everything about life in the Capital.
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Edinburgh exceeds affordable housing target
There have been almost 1,500 new affordable homes completed by the Council and its housing association partners in the last financial year.
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‘Bell to bell’ ban on mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools from August
Edinburgh will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August.
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Council Leader and Lord Provost celebrate 2026 Annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing success
As dozens of brightly decorated taxis made their way through the Capital’s streets in the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and Council Leader reflect on another unforgettable day.
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Edinburgh to introduce ten Firework Control Zones for 2026
Fourteen Firework Control Zones (FCZs) in total will be in place across Edinburgh this autumn as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of fireworks around Bonfire Night.