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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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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Capital in good health, latest figures reveal
The health of both Edinburgh’s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city.
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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.
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Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open
Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026.