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Katrina Faccenda will be Labour candidate in Leith again next year

Labour’s Katrina Faccenda reselected for next year’s local elections

Population growth and practice closures mean a steep rise in patient numbers for Lothian GPs

Lothian GPs see average 22 per cent increase in patient numbers

Splitting on the bridge discovered during a routine inspection forced the path's closure

Temporary footbridge replacement could incur £670,000 costs

The 7-7-7 bus lane trial will run for the next 18 months

Concerns over 7-7-7 bus lane trial heard ‘loud and clear’

The reduced design for George Steet removes the trees and setts from the original plans

Go-ahead for revised revamp of George Street - with trees back in

The former railway line could become a pedestrian and cycle path

Minister accused of washing his hands of manifesto rail pledge

Christine Jardine says the new tram line plan is popular and good for the economy

MP urges UK Government to help fund new tram line

The latest plan for George Street removes trees and setts from the proposal

Greens call for trees to be restored to latest plan for George Street

A-boards outside Edinburgh's Broughton St Mary's church for the Scottish Parliament elections in May

Edinburgh set to extend A-board ban to include election day

Development of proposals for the North Bridge / South Bridge corridor and associated streets, restricting through traffic except for buses and prioritising walking and wheeling. Cost band: £10-30m. Stage: 1 - Preparation and brief. Ranking: joint 1.

Edinburgh's 21 top priority transport projects due to be progressed

The reduced design for George Steet removes the trees and setts from the original plans

Analysis Long-running saga of George Street revamp reaches another decision day

Edinburgh’s LEZ has seen air quality improve

'Fall in harmful emissions proves city's LEZ is doing its job'

Phil Doggart has been a councillor since 2017

Edinburgh Tory councillor resigns with immediate effect

Stephen Jenkinson wants to represent his home ward of Colinton/Fairmilehead

Senior Labour councillor moves wards for next year's elections

The pavement outside fire-hit Debenhams store is due to return to pedestrian use by the end of the year

Pavement next to fire-hit store set to reopen by end of year

Boy racers regularly gather in South Queensferry

New CCTV helps police act against 'boy racers' in South Queensferry
Residents’ plea for overnight closure of Hawes car park still rejected
Ian Swanson

Barnton junction is officially the Capital's busiest junction. But it has nevertheless seen a 12 per cent drop in motor traffic since 2019 - down from 52,416 vehicles per day, 7am-7pm, to 46,367.

Edinburgh's 10 busiest road junctions ranked in order

John Devlin / The Scotsman 03/09/2025. EDINBURGH.

Stephen Jenkinson, Transport Convener City of Edinburgh Council .

New Edinburgh cycle hire scheme . Alastair Dalton story.

Voi launched the City of Edinburgh Council's new cycle hire scheme on September 3 2025 with some 50 electric bikes across 40 locations in and around the city centre, four years after its Just Eat Cycles predecessor failed due to thefts and vandalism.
The operator is also due to take over the established Glasgow City Council bike hire scheme with at least 1,000 electric bikes by the end of 2025.

Dramatic drop in traffic as more choose to walk, cycle and take bus

View looking south east along Castle Terrace towards the proposed office building.

More details of developers' plans to replace Argyle House

Rank-and-file police officers have called for more powers to require removal of balaclavas

'New powers for police over balaclavas would require clear evidence'

The revised revamp plans would do away with new setts and trees but still include planters and benches in the partial pedestrianisation.

Revised plans for George Street scrap setts and trees to save money

The site of the proposed development at 111-115 Constitution Street in Leith

Controversial Leith serviced apartments recommended for approval

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out an early election

Analysis Labour MPs see no reason for Andy Burnham to call early election

Illegal e-bike seized by police

Police officers want more powers on e-bikes and e-scooters

Edinburgh Southern Labour MSP Daniel Johnson

Call for Scotland to follow UK Budget's business rates changes

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham backs campaign to highlight vital role of journalism

Police Scotland has been seizing a growing number of e-bikes and e-scooters

MSPs' inquiry into antisocial behaviour around e-bikes and e-scooters
Committees will look at whether authorities have sufficient powers to tackle issue
Ian Swanson

Gregor Poynton MP outside St. John's Hospital in Livingston

MP seeks assurances on orthopaedic services at St John's Hospital

People take part in a protest outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh in support of Palestine Action. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Vigil outside US consulate in support of Palestine Action

A homeless army veteran begs on the street. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Council agrees review to improve veterans' access to housing

Environmental campaigners hold a Halloween-themed demonstration outside Bute House to protest at the UK Government's approval of the Jackdaw gas field and the Scottish Government's approval of a new gas-burning power plant at Peterhead

Halloween demonstration over ‘scary’ fossil fuels

Edinburgh council would effectively be abolished under the government's proposals

Council leaders call for rethink on council shake-up

There has been a delay at some schools in installing the magnets needed to unlock the pouches

Mobile phone ban still not fully up and running in all schools

Edinburgh City Chambers.

Controversial council motion passes after impassioned Zionism debate

Edinburgh council will ask John Swinney to close a loophole which allows short-term lets to operate without planning permission. Picture: Scott Louden

Council to ask John Swinney to close loophole on short-term lets

Edinburgh council blamed for 'serious failure' on gully clearances

Scott Arthur has secured a debate in the Commons on the future of cancer research in the UK

'Cancer research boost would benefit economy as well as health'

West Lothian's Lawrence Fitzpatrick, East Lothian's Norman Hampshire and Midlothian's Kelly Parry

Lothian council leaders on plans for reorganisation

Greens want Edinburgh to observe World Car-Free Day every year

Greens propose car-free day for Grand Depart of Tour de France

Green councillor Chas Booth says councils should have the power to introduce congestion charging. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh council will be asked to lobby for congestion charge powers

Owners in Westfield Court welcomed the council's decision despite continued uncertainty

Flat-owners in troubled Westfield Court welcome council decision

Jane Meagher says the partnership could achieve ‘a huge amount’ with extra powers

Edinburgh city region bids for more powers

The 7-7-7 bus lane trial will run for 18 months between London Road and Milton Road East

Bus lane trial restrictions 'not as draconian as people make out'

The council will argue Edinburgh needs its own local authority (Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh will bid to survive local government shake-up

Westfield Court has been plagued with problems for years

Councillors vote to look at repairing flats earmarked for demolition

Kemi Badenoch, Andy Burnham and John Swinney were all talking about Scotland's future last week

Analysis Three leaders reveal their differing priorities

Amanda Bland will now sit as an independent MSP

West Lothian Reform UK MSP resigns from party to sit as independent

Westfield Court was built as Edinburgh's first municipal housing block in 1952

Westfield Court owners fear they will be left in limbo for years

Illegal e-bikes are a major public concern

Edinburgh MP to lead Commons debate on problem of illegal e-bikes

Many of the sacked staff worked at Rockstar North in Holyrood Road

Rockstar Games president 'did not scream at anyone', tribunal told

Kelly Parry hopes there will be some clarity 'sooner rather than later'

'Council shake-up could deter would-be candidates for 2027 elections'

Objectors said the hotel would bring more traffic onto an already busy road

Go-ahead for former masonic lodge to become hotel

Former Rockstar Games employees holding a rally

Rockstar Games denies sackings were act of 'revenge' against union

The EICC has hosted several previous prestigious international gatherings

Edinburgh to host G20 finance summit next year

Pressures on community policing are increasing

New calls for Edinburgh and Lothians to get 'fairer' police numbers

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