The City of Edinburgh Council

We're investing over £25m into our Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and welfare buses fleet, all with enhanced safety features. Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson was at Bankhead Depot this morning to see these vehicles and meet colleagues: https://lnkd.in/eghWJeW7

You’ll be surprised at the range of ways the Council supports Edinburgh’s businesses to help them succeed. Join us at the Assembly Rooms on 11 March to talk with our teams and some of our partner organisations that support businesses. It's your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn more about how we work for, and with, businesses to make our city a better place. Get answers to practical questions - from business rates and what licenses you may need for new businesses and much, much more. 11 March 10am to 2pm Assembly Rooms, George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR Free but please register https://lnkd.in/eUQYaZVX Business Gateway Edinburgh Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce British Business Bank Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

In case you missed us at Waverley Station, we’ll be in the City Art Centre, Market Street on Monday 3 February from 1pm to 5pm. Pop along to find out more about our proposals to revitalise Princes Street, the Gardens and area around Waverley Station. This is for anyone who works, lives, shops, enjoys visiting or just travelling through the city centre. We'd like to hear from you about: ·        protecting the area's heritage ·        better pavements and crossings ·        more places to sit ·        less steep path into Princes Street Gardens ·        generating a mix of retail, hospitality and leisure ·        safer cycling at the east and west of Princes Street ·        supporting wildlife, planting more trees and flowers https://lnkd.in/eq9_qjgx

Looking for a stunning wedding venue in Edinburgh's historic city centre? If you, family or friends are planning the ultimate 'special day' or you're an event planner designing the wedding of the year, our City Chambers has amazing spaces to suit your needs. Come check out our beautiful Edinburgh City Chambers. It's all open for you to explore on 9 February 2025 between 11am and 2pm. The event is free but please book your place https://lnkd.in/ePp5SH2m

We’ll be in Waverley Station tomorrow (29 January) 3-7pm. If you're travelling through the station, stop by for a chat about our plans to revitalise Princes Street, the Gardens and area around Waverley Station. https://lnkd.in/eq9_qjgx

Edinburgh has moved another step closer to a Visitor Levy. Members today agreed the proposed scheme, subject to further officer advice on the transition period and final approval by Council next week. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBzsC_Pz

Councillors will debate options today ahead of a decision on Edinburgh's new Visitor Levy scheme next week 📽️ Tune in to Policy & Sustainability Committee at 10am: https://lnkd.in/dNGzRg6p ⬇️ Read more about our plans: https://lnkd.in/duHNDzu8

Please note: We have unfortunately had to cancel the first drop-in for the Princes Street and Waverley Valley draft strategy - today Thursday 16 Jan. Sorry if you were planning to come along. We hope to still see you at one of the next two sessions on 29 January and 3 February. Details of times and locations: https://lnkd.in/eYz--neJ You can also still comment online https://lnkd.in/eq9_qjgx

On #NationalPotholeDay we can share that since beginning to use the 'Pothole Pro' in March 2023 we've fixed over 22,000 square metres of road surfaces across Edinburgh. Find out more about how to report potholes and how we repair them on our website: https://lnkd.in/e3Hp9dXV

This video from our contractor Balfour Beatty plc shows the scale and ambition of our North Bridge refurbishment project. These works will ensure this historic structure and vital transport link is preserved for generations to come. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gqaGcyCf