Gavin Corbett

The Union Canal at Fountainbridge. Photograph: Scott Louden

Council elections: Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward

A map showing the boundaries of Edinburgh's proposed low-emission zone

Did SNP-Labour coalition just pull a fast one? – John McLellan

Gavin Corbett has been a councillor since 2012

Green councillor quits for government role

An artist's impression of the new Haymarket development. The hotel and hotel school are on the left, above and behind the retail units. The rest of the development is mostly commercial, including the offices on the right.

Council to sign £91 million lease for new EICC hotel

A petition to save the World of Football and World of Bowling has attracted over 7,500 signatures Picture: Google Street View

Controversial development 'doesn't smell right'

The World of Football would close to make way for housing and student accommodation Image: Google Street View

‘Developers should build replacement pitches’

The site, just off New Market Road, is currently home to World of Football and World of Bowling. Photo: Google Street View

Edinburgh’s World of Football set for demolition

A canal boat heads from Edinburgh along the Union Canal towards Falkirk (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA)

'Coal canal' is set to turn 200 with a new climate change role – Gavin Corbett

A number of Edinburgh streets were flooded after torrential rain fell on Sunday

We'd see less flooding after torrential rain if drains worked – John McLellan

The development will see 436 new homes, including 113 for social rent

Fountainbridge regeneration takes another step forward

Conservationist David Attenborough has warned of the very real and serious risks posed by climate change (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Green recovery is the priority despite Tories' griping – Gavin Corbett

Funding call: Depute Leader councillor Cammy Day

Holyrood council tax freeze will cost Edinburgh £5.2 million

Stunning - Wester Craiglockhart Hill

Local Natures Reserve status for two of Edinburgh's much-loved green spaces

Edinburgh City Council's offices at Waverley Court are the last of six buildings to get solar panels in the latest phase

Here's comes the sun: Solar panels for Edinburgh council HQ

Landmark: Former Royal High School building

'Decisive' action call over Edinburgh's former Royal High School building

Organic Jim

Community rallying to find 'Organic Jim' amid fears for his welfare
Green Councillor, Gavin Corbett put out a call this morning on social media asking if anyone had seen ‘Organic Jim’ recently amid concerns for his welfare.
Beth Murray

Edinburgh City Council spent more then £14m on outside consultants last year.

Council spending on consultants rockets to £14m

Gavin Corbett at Slateford Depot

Neighbours demand action over train depot diesel pollution

Littering and overflowing bins at parks and beaches across Edinburgh were a regular occurrence at weekends during lockdown. Images: Dode Allen/ Pentland Hills HQ

No litter fines issued by city's street teams since lockdown began

A generic shot of a young volunteer picking up litter in a park. Pic: Africa Studio/Shutterstock

Litter picking is 'silver lining of lockdown' for mother and son

Residents have suggested improvements for the scheme Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Controversial East Craigs traffic scheme delayed

An empty Princes Street during lockdown

Public backs car-free city centre, claims council

An artist's impression of redevelopment at the West Approach Road

Fears new 400-bed hotel could be 'white elephant' for council

Flooding in Pytholl Court, Broxburn last week videoed by Aimee Miller (Picture: PA)

Floods will only get worse as we lose more green space – Alison Johnstone

The city council’s HQ, Waverley Court, is in line for solar panels

How green energy saves a fortune – Gavin Corbett

Residents say the scale and height of the flats would overwhelm the site in Lower Gilmore Place

Canal-side block of Edinburgh flats gets go-ahead on appeal but residents still ...

Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to a hero nurse who died after his bike was hit by a van on Mount Vernon Road in Liberton, early on Thursday, June 25.

Mourners gather to bid farewell to hero Covid nurse
The 36-year-old was killed after a crash in Liberton a week ago.
Conor Marlborough

Former boss of Lothian Buses was paid £323,091 by the council-owned company after resigning.

£150,000 golden handshake for bus boss

A Universal Basic Income for every citizen is moving up the political agenda (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Pandemic shows need to revise social security system – Alison Johnstone

Edinburgh City Council have loaned out £200m since 2016

£195m loaned to other councils by ‘cash-strapped’ Edinburgh council in last five...

Councillor Gavin Corbett has challenged the council to prioritise the climate crisis during the city's recovery from Covid-19.

'Business as usual' recovery from Covid-19 branded 'jumping into the climate cri...

Edinburgh's coronavirus black hole grows to £56 million

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made the announcement in April.

Pay rise for Edinburgh carers coming but critics says it 'shouldn't have taken a...

Rubbish tips are likely to reopen to the public when restrictions begin to be lifted by the Scottish Government

When will rubbish tips and other waste services resume in Edinburgh?

74 of Edinburgh's care home residents have died due to coronavirus

More than 70 die in Edinburgh care homes due to coronavirus

Scottish Canals' Stay Home Save Lives poster. Picture: Scottish Canals.

Stay away from towpaths - new Scottish Canals campaign

Pictures of extracts from the logbook

Edinburgh Scout troop logbook dating back 80 years discovered

Bridge 8 community hub has been left devastated.

Wester Hailes fires and canal path assaults 'believed to be linked'

he old community centre, based at Corstorphine Public Hall in Kirk Loan, was destroyed by fire in 2013.

Community centre waits for council funding decision

Gracemount Community Centre which shut due to health and safety fears

Edinburgh community centre closures could become 'necessary' as only six are in ...

Edinburgh councillors are entitled to a free lunch during full council meetings

Free lunches worth £18,000 for Edinburgh councillors back on the table after pla...

Queensferry Road is one of the routes where the 40mph speed limit will be cut to 30mph

Edinburgh councillors approved cut in speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on 21 road...

More than 30 cyclists fell off their bikes due to the trams

Edinburgh tram designs criticised after new figures show number of cyclists who ...

Tories say without the tram extension the council tax rise could be limited to 3 per cent - but the coalition insisted the project is being funded outside the council budget

Tories blame tram extension for Edinburgh's council tax increase

Finance convener Alasdair Rankin says the council will set the council tax and delay decisions on cuts until figures are known.

Sajid Javid's budget date forces Edinburgh council to postpone decision on cuts

The farm was closed suddenly in November when liquidators were called in

New operator for Gorgie City Farm to be named next month

The broadcaster reports that three charities have been shortlisted to take over the site.

Gorgie City Farm: 'New farm will open in spring'

The Flotilla of Light in 2018.

Union canal to light up with lanterns and music in Flotilla of Light this weeken...

Head fundraiser Gail Vancker. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Ten groups express interest in taking over former Gorgie City Farm

As the cost of living rises each year, social security payments should increase at least by the rate of inflation, says Alison Johnstone. Picture: John Devlin

Alison Johnstone: One of the basics of a dignified life should be a decent incom...

Liquidators arrived on Friday morning without warning and closed the farm

Crowdfunding campaign for Edinburgh's Gorgie City Farm raises more than £50,000

The collapsed wall in Harrison Park

Wall of family home in Polwarth collapses

Pothole Pete.

Edinburgh council slammed for 'failing to deliver the basics' as Pothole Pete st...

Pothole Pete.

Edinburgh council slammed for 'failing to deliver the basics' as Pothole Pete st...

The giant Archimedes screw was hoisted into place in Saughton Park today. Pic: Edinburgh City Council

'Ten-tonne screw' hoisted into place at Saughton Park for hydro-electric scheme