Over 170 P6 and P7 pupils came to the City Chambers last week for the Junior Road Safety Officer Inductions. The workshops included themes such as traffic speeds, air quality and carbon footprint.

From comfier seating for the Usher Hall to major upgrades to our schools, see how we're investing £188 million towards improving public buildings in Edinburgh 🏗️🛠️ www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

We recently spruced up Drylaw, Craigleith, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, Inverleith and Warriston. Our teams removed graffiti and 20 tonnes of weeds and waste, as well as power-washed some of the streets. If you want to arrange a community clean up, get in touch with us at [email protected]

The final chapter in the Our Town Stories #Edinburgh900 series looking at the city’s history over the past 900 years explores Edinburgh a City of Diversity, celebrating the city’s multicultural landscape and the 2050 City Vision for a diverse and vibrant future for the city zurl.co/E60BX

Hundreds of work placements, apprenticeships and local jobs have been created thanks to Council contracts - with over a £250,000 secured in community benefits > www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

A Met Office yellow weather warning for rain is in place covering Edinburgh from 9am on Saturday (20 September) until 9am on Sunday (21 September).

We'll be investing £150,000 from the Common Good Fund to refurbish and reinstate Portobello's much loved clock - meaning it will tick again for the first time in 20 years 🕰️https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14285/councillors-call-it-time-to-reinstate-community-clock

Tune in today from 10am for another busy meeting of the Finance and Resources Committee. On the agenda today: 🟣Edinburgh's Visitor Levy 🟣Balancing our budget 🟣Investing in public buildings edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

Our drop-in sessions continue today, this time at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre from 11am-3pm.

We're hosting multiple drop-in sessions across the city over the next few weeks, for residents to engage with our consultation on expanding the tram network. The next one is today (15 September) at Granton Station from 4pm to 7pm.

Tune in today from 10am for another busy meeting of the Transport and Environment Committee. On the agenda today: 🔵Strategic Review of Parking 🔵Road Works Coordination 🔵ALEO Reform

The Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal Annual Report is now live 📊 7 years of progress is delivering real results: £3bn added to the economy, 22k job opportunities created and 900 SMEs supported across our region. Find out more 👉 indd.adobe.com/view/78d32b8...

Transport and Enviornment Convener @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social has welcomed new funding for Edinburgh through the Bus Infrastructure Fund from Transport Scotland.

We're hosting multiple drop-in sessions across the city over the next few weeks, for residents to engage with our consultation on expanding the tram network. The next one is tomorrow (10 September) at the Southside Community Centre from 4pm to 7pm.

We are doing essential maintenance on our systems from 8pm until around 2am tonight (9 Sept). Our website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk will be unavailable intermittently whilst this work is carried out. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Transport Convener Cllr Jenkinson welcomes today’s announcement of £6.3m by @scotgov to improve public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

The Travelling Gallery's latest exhibition will launch next Saturday (13 Sep) as part of Art Walk Porty. In Another Realm focuses on science fiction's engagement with the environment and climate change and collaborates with the Sculpture Placement Group 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Our new trial cycle hire scheme is now live 🚲⚡! Download the Voi app, unlock your bike and get cycling. Find out more at: voi.com/city/edinburgh

It's Scottish Start-Up Month💙 Check out the @BGateway_EL for advice and to find a programme of webinars and events to help support your business journey www.bgateway.com/local-office...

Tune in to Education, Children and Families Committee from 10am today, where Cllrs will discuss mobile phones in schools, early years provision and hospital education policy. View the full agenda and join online: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Lighting the City Chambers in purple to highlight #OverdoseAwarenessDay If you’re worried about your drug use or concerned about someone else, there’s support to help you. Take a look at the Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership edinburghadp.co.uk

Summertime in the city may be coming to an end, but our team’s hard work continues year round. We appreciate all they do to keep the city moving during our busiest months. Find out more: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/summertime-c...

At today's Council, Leader Jane Meagher praises the 'extraordinary work and efforts' of Edinburgh’s public safety team this summer. Cllr Meagher spoke with Edinburgh’s Chief Superintendent yesterday who also commended Edinburgh’s world-class approach to planning major events.

Join us from 10am for today's Council meeting, where Cllrs will discuss Third Sector Resilience Fund, the Arm’s Length External Organisation (ALEO) Governance Framework and more > democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

The #Unearthed Edinburgh photography competition winners are revealed today! Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their gorgeous photos of Edinburgh’s beautiful green spaces via Edinburgh Collected! zurl.co/rD1Zf

We're looking for your views on expanding our tram network from the north to the south of the city. The consultation runs from today (25 August) until 17 November.

Edinburgh continues to stand with Ukraine, with the Lord Provost joining the First Minister, Consul General, Father Vasyl Kren and the Ukrainian Community today to mark Ukrainian Independence Day

Share your thoughts on proposed car parking costs in the Pentland Hills Regional Park. We're seeking views on contributions which would help maintain toilets, improve paths and support wildlife in the Pentlands. Take part here by Friday (29 Aug): research.progressivepartnership.co.uk/Interview/60...

Edinburgh is back in the saddle! Today we launched our new trial cycle hire scheme, which will be delivered by Voi 🚲 Residents and visitors will be able to use the new e-bikes from 3 September.

Our teams continue to be out and about teams have been out tackling waste and weeds - with a busy morning here on Russell Road 🧹🌱

New Fireworks Control Zones to be introduced in Edinburgh: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Find out more about how we're transforming neighbourhoods and helping to create warmer, safer and energy efficient homes www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Join us from 10am for today's Culture and Communities Committee, where Cllrs will discuss Fireworks Control Zones, Public Art, Physical Activity and Sport Strategy - and more > democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/mgCommitteeD... Webcast > edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

With our summer festivals in full swing, AC/DC playing at Murrayfield and Hibernian FC in action at Easter Road, we're expecting the city to be particularly busy tomorrow (Thursday 21 August). Please plan ahead, walk and use public transport wherever possible.

🎥 Join us from 10am for today's webcast of the Policy & Sustainability Committee, where Cllrs will discuss preventing poverty, supporting the city's third sector and the social media we use edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

We've just announced the recipients of our £50k Grow Your Own Fund, helping projects supporting people to grow their own food locally 🌱 Find out who won! www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Tune in to the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee at 10am. On the agenda today: - Allocations Policy Suspension Update - Mixed Tenure Improvement Service - RAAC Update View the agenda and watch online: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Slide Away to Oasis this weekend! 🎸 Whether you're heading straight to Murrayfield or going to enjoy a show at our summer festivals first, using public transport or walking is the best way to get around the city. @lothianbuses.bsky.social @edinburghtrams.bsky.social

The stunning sensory garden, designed by Leith-based Luke Coleman, is set for Victoria Park after scooping a string of awards at the RHS Flower Show, Wentworth Woodhouse. We're kicking off a fundraising drive to rebuild the garden in the park - find out more 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Let us collect your garden waste. Sign up today by direct debit for brown bin collections every 2 weeks. If you already pay by direct debit, don't worry, we'll renew your service for you. Find out more or sign up at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/gardenwaste

We’ve been sprucing up Drylaw, Craigleith, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, Inverleith and Warriston - removing graffiti and 20 tonnes of weeds and waste, as well as power washing some of the streets. If you want to arrange a community clean up, get in touch with us at [email protected]

🎵🎸We’re going Supersonic as we get ready to say Hello to Oasis this week. It’s going to be busy on 8, 9 and 12 Aug, so plan ahead to make sure you get to Murrayfield in good time. Check out our top tips on getting around the city: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/summertime-c...

Pupils across Edinburgh are receiving their exam results today! We've seen high attainment across the board, with a big increase in vocational qualifications. From going on to further education, apprenticeships, into the workplace and beyond we're very proud of all our pupils.

Reminder that the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind until 10pm today (Monday 4 August). Find updates and details about emergency closures on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/emergencyclo...

Our summer festivals are in full swing and we’re excited for Oasis later this week. To help you get around easily and safely, we make temporary changes to streets. We also have extra waste and cleaning patrols but please help by binning your litter. More advice www.edinburgh.gov.uk/summertimecity

One week to go until Oasis come to the Capital - what's the story? We've been planning for months and won't just Roll With It... Find out all the latest advice if you're heading along - or to any of the other amazing events happening in the city this August www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning for wind associated with Storm Floris is in place covering Edinburgh from 6am on Monday (August 5) until 6am on Tuesday (August 6).

We're aware of residents receiving fraudulent text messages requesting payment for parking tickets and penalty notices. Neither we nor our provider RingGo will ever ask for payment by text.

As the city gets busier we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets operate. This is to make it easier and safer for everyone to get around. We'll also be putting on extra waste and cleansing patrols but please help them by being responsible and binning your litter.

A new block of fully accessible public toilets is now open in the Meadows 🎉 Find out more about or project to improve access to toilets in parks www.thrivinggreenspaces.scot/project/publ...