Politics

Councillors will consider the proposals next week.

Taxi drivers call for fare increases of up to 20%

Traffic at Sheriffhall on the A720, Edinburgh City Bypass (Photo: Traffic Scotland).

Sheriffhall flyover cost 'could be two and a half times budget'

Edinburgh MP calls for urgent action on prostitution

Rachel Reeves delivering the spending review in the Commons

Edinburgh supercomputer given go-ahead by Rachel Reeves

In 2020 Dundee-born actor Brian Cox became the first person to lead the Tartan Day Parade. He had recently taken on the critically-acclaimed role of Logan Roy in smash hit television series 'Succession'.

Actor Brian Cox in town for TV political panel show tonight

Dryden Farm will be home to a shipping container for research purposes. (Pic Midlothian planning portal)

Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood

Hamilton prompts rethink of assumptions about 2026 Holyrood elections Ian Swanson

Council steps in to end eviction threat by buying MoD homes

Disabled housing labelled 'deathtrap' over broken intercom system

A Battery Energy Storage System is proposed for field behind Dalkeith schools campus. (Pic: Google Maps)

Scottish Ministers approve battery site next to Dalkeith school

John Swinney to consider more help for Filmhouse

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover

MSPs press for answers on long-delayed Sheriffhall flyover

John Swinney accused of complacency over sewage problem

Parents look to bid for council cash to improve road safety

Stores urged to stop selling fireworks after Bonfire Night 'mayhem'

Harold Wilson was prime minister from 1964 until 1970 and from 1974 until 1976. Picture: Central Press/Getty Images.

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An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover.

Campaign for Scottish Government to prioritise Sheriffhall upgrade

Bid to merge classes at primary school sparks calls for new policy

LEZ one year on: More active travel, less pollution and fewer fines

Fire station closure plan would 'increase risk to community'

'This charity has changed my life and I cried when I heard about cuts'

New hotel approved at Cameron Toll

Seafield stench returns as hot weather heightens sewage smell

Garden waste charge could be illegal, claims Tory councillor

Fred Goodwin was stripped of his knighthood in 2012.

Disgraced RBS boss Fred Goodwin receiving pension of £600,000 a year

Biggar Road, from the junction with Braid Hills Road to the junction with the City Bypass

The 19 Edinburgh roads where speed limit will be cut from 40 to 30 mph

13 candidates for Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election
Thirteen candidates will stand in the council by-election caused by the death of Labour councillor Val Walker.
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Cafes, bars and restaurants will be able to serve customers outside from 7.30am

Cafes, bars and restaurants get earlier outside start on trial basis

The Just East-sponored hire scheme in Edinburgh closed in 2021. (Photo by Greg Macvean)

Edinburgh electric cycle hire scheme gets go-ahead

Edinburgh voted against a congestion charge in 2005. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh to explore introducing congestion charge

The Causey

City transport projects restored to priority list

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Angry public meeting on plans for CPZ in Portobello

New hotel at Cameron Toll recommended for approval

Traffic project could get go-ahead but end up only half finished

'Edinburgh will soon have only one east-west route through city'

I was a prostitute in Edinburgh and lived in fear that I'd be murdered

No plans to reverse Brexit, but good relationships make sense Ian Swanson

Costs challenged as railway celebrates 10th anniversary

Record numbers of pupils with additional support needs in city schools

20mph limits are being considered for urban streets across Midlothian. (Pic: Google Maps)

20mph bad for kids, objector claims as councillors consider plans

Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone started on June 1 last year

Council says all its LEZ-busting vehicles will soon be replaced

Bathgate and Linlthgow Labour MP Kirsteen Sullivan

People have missed out on jobs because of poor broadband, claims MP

Labour councillor Val Walker was elected in May 2022

Date set for Edinburgh council by-election

Homes plan for Edinburgh's last major brewery set to be approved

Businesses will be allowed to serve customers outside from as early as 7.30am

Cafes, pubs and restaurants to win 7.30am start for outdoor service

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

The city council hopes to introduce a new cycle hire scheme in time for the Festival

New cycle hire scheme could begin in August

A revamp of Portobello town centre is to b paused. Picture: Dan Phillips

City transport projects divided into two lists: 'proceed' and 'pause'

John Swinney has reversed the decision last year to scrap the trial of all-day off-peak fares.

All aboard for the end of peak rail fares Ian Swanson

Capital sticks to target on cutting car use

The New Town and Broughton Community Council say the the ban on buses at Waverley Bridge has led to congstion at Waterloo Place and Regent Road.

Rethink call on Waverley Bridge bus ban and London Road cycle path

24/7 police station closed to the public 40 times in six weeks

The new role will see Conservative councillor Max Mitchell get a £6,000 pay bump.

Anger as city councillor gets £6,000 raise to act as a vice-convener

"I know my mum would have chosen assisted dying if she could"