Near fire caused by lithium-ion batteries disposed of in general waste
The quick actions of Waste and Cleansing Operatives at the City of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Council avoided a fire taking hold in a waste lorry at the end of last month.
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Apply for a Firework Control Zone in your local area
Residents across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ are being invited to help shape where firework control zones (FCZs) should be introduced around Halloween and Bonfire Night.
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Council Leader: delivering a balanced budget that meets residents' needs
Council Leader Jane Meagher comments on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Budget, which includes a record £1.6 billion investment in housing.
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Council Leader responds to incident in west of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Council Leader and Chair of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Partnership, Jane Meagher, has paid tribute to the response of emergency services and council staff.
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Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today.
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on
The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge reflects on the Capital's response over the last four years.
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Late licences approved for World Cup
Licensed premises across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ have been granted an extension to licensing hours for the duration of the World Cup in June and July.
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Leith Chooses 2026 sees ten new community projects get the go-ahead
Community projects have been given the green light after another successful public vote at the annual Leith Chooses event.
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Contractor firm fined £183,000 after fatal fall through warehouse roof in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
- Company failed to identify fragile sections on roofs - No safety measures were put in place to prevent a fall - Worker fell through fragile roof and died as a result of injuries
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Council awards £60,000 to support local sports events across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Councillors at last week's Culture and Communities Committee agreed funding to support organisations to run competitive sports events that promote physical activity and participation.
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Lauriston Castle launches 2026 centenary programme
To celebrate 100 years since the Castle was gifted to the nation by the Reids, this year’s programme has a strong 1920s theme.