Jo Mowat

Councillors quizzed the council's chief executive this week about the delivery of the tram system in Edinburgh.

Tram project wouldn't have gone ahead without 'lies' to councillors

The large bright LED sign outside the Omni Centre has not been well received by some locals

Apology from company which installed 'horrendously bright' sign in city centre

An Edinburgh man will be ordered to rebuild a wall he knocked down to create a driveway. Image: Google.

Man told to rebuild garden wall he knocked down to create driveway

Plans for the site of the former pub. Image: Stefano Smith Building.

Pub to be demolished for new homes

Conductor Tan Dun, dancer Chen Yining and the London Philharmonic Orchestra (Picture: Edinburgh International Festival)

A magic woven every year in August - Joanna Mowat

The report explained the rare critical rating “reflects significant challenges in recruitment and retention of staff across the council, while demand for services continues to rise”.

Rare ‘critical’ risk rating for council services

Las Vegas has a different attitude than Edinburgh to neon lights (Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Edinburgh demonstrates it's not Vegas, in good ways and bad – John McLellan

Krem Karamel, on the corner of Inverleith Row and Elidon Stree

Bookshop café avoids closure after planning row

Lisa Charters and husband Craig have been given permission to demolish a modest bungalow to make way for a mansion with views of Edinburgh Castle.

Lottery winning couple's £5million mansion to be built despite backlash

Applicant Jamie Hancox sought permission to demolish an existing extension to his property at Avenue Villas, just off Crewe Road South, to make way for a new, bigger extension and basement providing space for a study and plant room.

Resident's three-year battle extension fails over tree impact

Road and pavement maintenance is important to people who want to walk or wheel (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Treacherous roads risk making mockery of council's active travel strategy

Nicola Sturgeon should realise the sector 25 order over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill is part of the devolution process (Picture: Lesley Martin)

SNP looks set to start stairhead rammy over gender Bill – Jo Mowat

An artist's impression of the proposed development in Eyre Place Lane.

Councillors order hearing on student flats plan

BT's street hubs have been rolled out in some other UK cities. Picture: BT.

Digital ad boards rejected as 'clutter'

Constitution Street’s GPO Cafe and Rooms.

Hotel extension bid ends following tram payment dispute

Edinburgh Christmas Market stock photo, by Scott Louden.

Call to bring Christmas festival in-house
An Edinburgh councillor has called on the local authority to take over running the city’s Christmas Market and festivals and stop handing out contracts to private companies “who never deliver”.
Donald Turvill, LDR

A Fringe street entertainer gathers a crowd on the Royal Mile

Scrabbling for crumbs from the rich Festival’s table - Kevin Buckle

The bright yellow bag storage container on Waverley Bridge

What's big and yellow but definitely not a taxi? - Kevin Buckle

Councillor Kate Campbell is now at the helm of Edinburgh's Governance, Risk and Best Value committee - which plays a crucial role in keeping checks on council business, writes John McLellan. PIC: Scott Louden.

Deep scrutiny of council businesses is a must watch - John McLellan

The proposed design for the building facing Princes Street and South St David Street (Photo: David Chipperfield Architects).

Danish billionaire promises to honour Jenners "DNA" as restoration gets go-ahead

Claire Miller is the Green Candidate for Edinburgh City Centre Ward in May’s council’s election.

New broom may sweep city centre roads clean - Kevin Buckle

The revival of vinyl is part of a bigger move towards nostalgia

At this rate, the retail recovery won’t happen - Kevin Buckle

Graffiti

Readers' letters: Council must work with business on the look and feel of Edinbu...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr has been a nursery favourite for years (Picture: John Devlin)

The Tiger Who Came To Tea deserves its place in nursery libraries – Jo Mowat

Edinburgh needs to get a grip on its weed problem

Edinburgh Festival's return marred by dirty, litter-strewn streets – Jo Mowat

Flooding in Princes Street Gardens caused by the heavy rainfall on July 4.

Sewage flooded Edinburgh park after pipes 'overwhelmed' during storm

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
Most people will have stories about Sunday’s deluge, and theories about the worst effects; climate change, broken gullies and, those bad, lazy, aspirational people with mono-blocked driveways.
John McLellan

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson are divided over the question of a second Scottish independence referendum (Picture: PA)

SNP need to work with Boris Johnson after voters back status quo – Jo Mowat

A Richard Wells photo of otters in the Capital

Go with Jo to get council back on right track - Kevin Buckle

Edinburgh's Christmas, Princes street gardens last year

Green light for next year's Edinburgh's Christmas Market but with strict condit...

Edinburgh's Christmas, Princes street gardens last year

Green light for Edinburgh's Christmas Market but with strict conditions

Concerns were raised over transport links and the provision for pedestrians, bus users and cyclists.

Plans to extend Edinburgh’s Gyle shopping centre with new food court and a cinem...

Plans for the Forth Bridge Experience have been given the thumbs up

Forth Bridge Experience plans approved despite parking row

Some of the hotels to have recently opened or soon to be open.

Building too many hotels in Edinburgh is 'leaving rooms empty' as 61 new hotels ...

How Edinburgh compares.

How Edinburgh compares to other world cities like Miami and Dubai in terms of to...

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 aftermath to the explosion in Fountainbridge.

Residents left 'out of the loop' and homeless following communication breakdown ...

Cllr Lesley Macinnes did not like city centre barriers being described as looking like they were from a war zone. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Where will the cyclists shop when the stores are empty? – Kevin Buckle

Photos have emerged of cars using the Cowgate despite controls in place some show police vehicles using the busy thoroughfare.

Loophole allows cheeky drivers to flout city centre traffic restrictions

Disco inferno: Guru Dudu leads silent disco dancers through the Grassmarket

Silent majority against flash mob disco tours – Kevin Buckle

Steps are being taken at Boroughmuir High

School pavement parking banned at Boroughmuir High