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Tune in to today's meeting of the Policy and Sustainability Committee from 10am.
On the agenda today:
- Programme for Government 2026 - 2031
- 2030 Climate Strategy Annual Progress Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/p…
New bus lanes times Milton Road to London Road from today (12 Oct). Check our website to find out why we're doing the trial, how it will work, the information we'll gather to help us make decisions, and how you can comment. edinburgh.gov.uk/buslanetria…
New bus lane times start Mon 12 Oct - Milton Road East to London Road - 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. A trial to improve bus journey times and reliability. You can still park and load in most locations but some times will change. More info about the trial edinburgh.gov.uk/buslanetria…
ALT Double decker bus at bus stop on busy road with passengers getting on and off. A care waits at the junction. In the background are cars and buses and pedestrian crossings. A sign says Milton Road Junction
Find out more about times for parking and loading edinburgh.gov.uk/buslanetria…
Tune in to today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee from 10am. On the agenda today:
- Visitor Levy: Cultural Programming Fund Update
- Cultural Venues Fees and Changes
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/i…
Join today’s meeting of Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items Visitor Levy: Visitor Economy Sector Worker Definition and Allocations Policy Review Update.
View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/i…
Tune into today’s meeting of Finance and Resources Committee at 10am. On the agenda:
- Budget Strategy and Medium-Term Financial Plan progress update
- Edinburgh Living – Operating Arrangements
- Career Break Policy
View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/i…
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Items on the agenda include:
- Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28
- Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects
- Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits
View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/i…
We're relaying the historic setts on St Mary's Street, alongside improving pedestrian safety, and wider infrastructure upgrades ⚒️
The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
ALT Roadworks stock image (Getty).
Further information and advice is on the Council website: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/articl…
Councillors have approved the Strategic Business Case to expand Edinburgh's tram network, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route.
The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional @SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
ALT Tram at the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh (Getty Images).
Find out more about today's decision and these plans on the Council's website: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/articl…
Tune into today’s meeting of the Planning Committee at 2pm. On the agenda:
▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing
▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update
View the full agenda and watch the webcast here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/i…
Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) and Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens) have been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council for Southside/ Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) respectively 🗳️
ALT Left: Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) Right: Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens)
Find out more about the results on our website: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/articl…
The count is underway at Waverley Court for the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections 🗳️
Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
ALT A ballot box being emptied onto a table.
Polling places in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) are open until 10pm, so there’s still time to cast your vote for your new councillors!
Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
More information on these by-elections, including polling place locations and accesibility arrangements is available on our website: edinburgh.gov.uk/local-gover…