Jo 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 Donald Turvill, LDR

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 John McLellan

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

Bookshop café avoids closure after planning row Donald Turvill, LDR

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 Donald Turvill

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 Donald Turvill, LDR

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 Jo Mowat

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 Jo Mowat

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

Councillors order hearing on student flats plan Donald Turvill

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

Digital ad boards rejected as 'clutter' Donald Turvill

Constitution Street’s GPO Cafe and Rooms.

Hotel extension bid ends following tram payment dispute Donald Turvill, LDR

Edinburgh Christmas Market stock photo, by Scott Louden.

Call to bring Christmas festival in-house 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 Kevin Buckle

The bright yellow bag storage container on Waverley Bridge

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

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 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 Kevin Buckle

Graffiti

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

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 Jo Mowat

Edinburgh needs to get a grip on its weed problem

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

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

Sewage flooded Edinburgh park after pipes 'overwhelmed' during storm Katharine Hay

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 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 Jo Mowat

Edinburgh's Christmas, Princes street gardens last year

Green light for next year's Edinburgh's Christmas Market but with strict condit... Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter

Edinburgh's Christmas, Princes street gardens last year

Green light for Edinburgh's Christmas Market but with strict conditions Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter

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... Elsa Maishman

A Richard Wells photo of otters in the Capital

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