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MSPs want an exemption from Edinburgh Council's proposed 300 per cent council tax hike on second homes on the basis many live far from Edinburgh, where the Scottish Parliament is based

MSPs seek exemption from Edinburgh's 300% second home tax premium

Council headquarters at Waverley Court.

Long-running freeze on Edinburgh council housing could end next month

Edinburgh topped the new 2026 quality of life index produced by IndexToScale, with an overall score of 87.4/100. Its 'standout strengths' are listed as culture, green spaces and healthcare, with its 'key challenge' being housing costs.

Councillors to vote on delayed 300% tax hike for second homes

The South Suburban Railway in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh South Suburban line tram-train study moves forward

Roadworks to look out for this coming week. Picture: Janis Abolins / stock adobe.com

Scottish Water fined for carrying out ‘illegal roadworks’

An Edinburgh institution, the Three Sisters will be showing the World Cup across giant screens offering special themed menus, drinks offers and some extra match day events. If you’re only interested in seeing Scotland, booking is strongly advised.

Locals reported lock-ins at nearby pubs showing World Cup matches

Joanna Mowat is Conservative councillor for City Centre ward

Leading councillor makes warning to short-term let owners

Princes Street has been cordoned off while firefighters battle a huge blaze

Council wipes £16,000 in business rates for Princes Street fire shops

Edinburgh council urged to 'get a grip' over £9m agency staff bill

Finance convener Mandy Watt says the council secures contractors through secured through “robust procurement processes and frameworks”.

65 companies paid at least £1 million each by city council

The hotel is being built by QMile Group as part of its £350m Haymarket development

Complaints raised over impact of ongoing Haymarket development

Council unveils £2.75m vision for roads surrounding St Andrew Square

Lisa Petrie has spoken out after the 17-year-old killer who admitted to murdering her son John McNab (left) was sentenced to life behind bars for a minimum of 17 years.

Grieving mum’s campaign forces city council to rewrite bleed kit plans

Glasgow's safer drug consumption room is a step forward but more are needed (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Councillors clash over Edinburgh drug consumption room proposals

The Tartan Army march on Ocean Drive in Miami ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil on Wednesday

Council explores compensation for staff denied World Cup holiday

Councillors' expenses published over a year late due to 'human error'

Council staff could get extra day off after missing World Cup holiday
Councillors will debate the motion at next week's committee meeting
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Private Sector Leasing scheme ‘offers security for tenants and landlords’

Crackdown on dodgy landlords in Edinburgh could see £350k investment

Performers from at least 13 countries paraded along Princes Street during the Edinburgh Festival Carnival (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Edinburgh Festival Carnival set to return after £132k funding boost

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that there will be 14 firework control zone in this city for Bonfire Night this year.

Edinburgh Council confirms 14 firework control zones for Bonfire Night

Calderglen Early Years Centre in Wester Hailes.

Petition launched to save Edinburgh nursery facing possible demolition

Smyth is accused of crashing into electronic bollards outside Edinburgh City Chambers (Jane Barlow/PA)

City Chambers death report to be heard privately by councillors

The document concerns lone children, or children of families, with ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF).

Concerns some pupils can't afford food and clothing

The Calderglen Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Wester Hailes was closed suddenly in late February, leaving parents scrambling.

Nursery which closed suddenly could be demolished

Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher

Edinburgh approves new £150k deputy chief for health and social care

Tourists on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

Hotels and holiday lets face fines for dodging Edinburgh 'tourist tax'

The former public toilets in Edinburgh's Morrison Street when the council sold the land to developers there was a condition that they should provide public toilets as part of the development. Picture: Greg Macvean.

No action by council on developer's failure to replace public toilets

A map displaying open and closed parts of the path network around Castle Hill as of May 1.

Castle paths reopen after eight years but some routes closed for good
Walkers can once again use several routes up to the historic landmark, but council officials warn paths directly beneath the rock face will remain permanently shut
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Inchmickery Court - viewed from its sister block, Oxcars Court - began to be decanted in January of this year in anticipation of refit works that never came

Tower block demolition ‘held up by lone tenant’

Delayed £2.3m Edinburgh taxi testing centre finally set to open

City councillors have approved a temporary accommodation contract valued at up to £15.5m.

Edinburgh signs off on £15.5m contract to support homeless people

The Tollcross clock dates back to 1901.

Councillors approve funding for historic clock to be restored

Edinburgh Fringe-goer Alexander Mezger, 51, from Germany, won 'free beer for a year' after ordering a pint of Innis & Gunn beer on The Mound.

Councillors to consider Festival and Fringe late trading this summer

Western General business case to demolish several buildings approved

A person on the streets in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

More than 50 homeless deaths recorded in Edinburgh in 2025

The Tollcross clock dates back to 1901.

Historic Tollcross clock could soon return after four-year absence

A new mixed-used ‘urban neighbourhood’ on a huge site south of the Royal Infirmary has been proposed.

Huge new 'urban neighbourhood' plans for land near Royal Infirmary

Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan (second from left) at the site along with Ediston's Danny O’ Neill, Ross McNulty and Neal Jamieson

Tender put out for mid-market rent flats at new development

Landlord who called tenant's child 'not normal' struck from register

Man convicted of running city brothel struck from landlord register

Edinburgh City Chambers will have in-house security.

Private hire driver with cannabis farm struck from landlord register

FlixBus is expanding its UK coach network with a new daily service between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Heathrow Airport

Councillors to consider coach pay-and-display parking in city centre

Edinburgh Trams recorded their busiest ever days for passenger numbers during the Oasis concert run in August last year.

Bumper year for Edinburgh Trams as passenger numbers surge to 12.5m

A select number of pedestrian crossings have been updated.

City traffic signals changed to reduce waiting times for pedestrians

Green councillor Chas Booth

Short-term lets 'loophole' to be investigated by the council

A new report reveals rising antisocial behaviour on Lothian services, even as Bonfire Night 2025 saw significantly less violence than in previous years.

Rise in antisocial behaviour on Edinburgh's Lothian network

A call for an enquiry into whether Edinburgh Council is being charged more than other parts of Scotland for policing of public events has been endorsed by Edinburgh councillors.

Councillor questions ‘disparately high’ policing costs for events

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