The City of Edinburgh Council

Last year we committed to reviewing our short term lets licensing. Our 12 week consultation opened today and we’d like your views. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/e33iSd9C

1 week until the general election: 🗳️ Polling places will be safe + welcoming ❌ Vote with a cross ✉️ Send postal votes by 10 pm on polling day 📍 Some polling places have changed. Find your polling place at https://lnkd.in/e82cx3s

Scotland's longest running celebration of diversity, Pride Edinburgh will making sure a rainbow shines over the capital this weekend. Check out event timings for Saturday's march, Pride Village and more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewi2yDvt

Last week we celebrated the launch of the new ‘school zone’ creating a safer and more enjoyable environment around Dalry Primary School. Pupils were entertained by performers from Think Circus CIC throughout the morning and later enjoyed free sessions with Dr Bike and the Wee Bike Library from The Bike Station. Children, parents and carers can now benefit from wider, people-friendly footpaths and reduced motor traffic at key drop-off and pick-up times along the streets either side of the school. The streets also feature art by local artist Shona Hardie, with designs inspired by ideas created with pupils at workshops last year. The scheme has been delivered thanks to a grant from Sustrans Temporary School Streets Fund. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWSNk7ye

In 2023, we asked for people's views on what kind of place Seafield, Edinburgh, should be in the future. Your views shaped ideas and proposals for the emerging plan for the area. We would now like to get your views on those ideas and proposals. This will inform the masterplan which will the presented to the Council's Planning Committee before being formally consulted on. Drop into Portobello Town Hall, 147 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AF from 10.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday 22 June. We looked forward to seeing you. You can see the report on the findings from the 2023 engagement on our website https://lnkd.in/eJFxxWxp UPDATE: You can also now give your views on the proposals online https://lnkd.in/ezQtefxD #regeneration #Edinburgh

With the upcoming general election on 4 July, it's important to be prepared. Here's a quick checklist of what you need to do: ✅ Check if you're registered to vote before midnight 18 June: gov.uk/register-to-vote ✅ Make sure you have your photo ID ready for going to the polling station. Check now or apply for a free voter ID by 26 June: edinburgh.gov.uk/voterid ✅ Planning to be away on election day? Apply for postal by 19 June or proxy voting by 26 June: https://lnkd.in/eb5_JHxb ✅ Remember to vote on 4 July. Your vote matters!

A warm welcome today to Paul Lawrence, who officially takes up the post of Chief Executive. Having served as our Executive Director of Place since 2015, Paul brings extensive experience running planning, housing, transport, regulatory services and environment services, as well as economic development and culture. 👉 https://lnkd.in/exzh7gFD

Today, we bid a fond farewell to our Chief Executive Andrew Kerr OBE who is retiring after 42 years of public service. Andrew has worked in local government in North Tyneside, Wiltshire, Cornwall, Birmingham, Cardiff, Caerphilly and Falkirk. He took the helm of the City of Edinburgh Council in 2015, steering our organisation through both prosperous and challenging times. We will miss him very much and wish him all the best for his retirement.

Top prize for Trams to Newhaven The project took home the Future Places gong at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2024 in London this week. This comes as Edinburgh Trams recorded their busiest weekend ever for Taylor Swift's performances at Murrayfield. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e8_pvPig

Let's work together to promote fair and inclusive workplaces in Edinburgh! These free in-person gatherings at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre will focus on discussing a Fair Work Charter for the city and how it impacts your role. Please don't miss this opportunity to engage with others in your field, share insights and provide valuable feedback. https://lnkd.in/eBNR8Rsj Monday 17 June 9:30am – Employers Monday 17 June 1.00pm - Workers Thursday 20 June 1:00pm – Partners Thursday 20 June 3:30pm – Unions