Edinburgh by Numbers
The latest Edinburgh by Numbers report is now live, revealing everything about life in the Capital.
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Bethany Christian Trust’s Welcome Centre to run year-round
A service providing emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough over winter will be able to continue throughout the year, thanks to a funding commitment by the City of Edinburgh Council.
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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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Positive progress on actions needed to adapt to climate change
Edinburgh is better prepared to cope with the effects of climate change thanks to progress made against a citywide action plan.
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Lord Provost congratulates Hearts Women on their historic win
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has offered his congratulations to Hearts Women following their SWPL title win on Sunday (24 May).
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Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers in the city.