City of Edinburgh Council
Silver lining for Edinburgh housing development
An Edinburgh housing development has received a silver award from The Considerate Constructors Scheme.
Published 22 July 2015
Barratt Homes to deliver affordable homes across the capital
Barratt Homes has unveiled plans to deliver 96 affordable homes at three housing developments across Edinburgh, which are collectively worth in excess of £10 million.
Published 21 July 2015
Edinburgh takes first steps towards health and social care integration
The first official step towards a jointly led health and social care service will take place on Friday when the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board meets for the first time.
Published 16 July 2015
Prevention strategy credited with driving down Edinburgh homelessness
Edinburgh has a smaller proportion of rough sleepers than any other city in Scotland, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government.
Published 7 July 2015
Edinburgh homeless organisation to close services amid funding cuts
An Edinburgh homeless charity has warned that vital services in the city are being closed or cut back because of a reduction in funding from the council.
Published 30 June 2015
Housing minister opens pioneering age friendly development in Edinburgh
Housing minister Margaret Burgess has visited the first residents at a recently completed development that is set to become a new model of housing for older people.
Published 24 June 2015
PoLHA training programme receives over £200,000 funding
Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) training programme for young people Training Opportunities in Lothian (TOiL) has secured over £200,000 funding which will allow it to expand its services into East Lothian.
Published 19 June 2015
Green light for new phase of NHT homes in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government has given the go ahead for 80 new affordable homes in Edinburgh, part of almost 1,000 homes earmarked for sites across the city.
Published 17 June 2015
Work begins on sixth new care home in Edinburgh
Construction work has begun on a major project to build Edinburgh’s latest new, fit for purpose care home as part of continued investment in services for older people.
Published 8 June 2015
Link completes new affordable housing in Granton
Link Group Ltd’s new affordable housing development at Shortbread Court, Granton has been officially opened by the City of Edinburgh Council’s housing convener, councillor Cammy Day.
Published 3 June 2015
City of Edinburgh Council backs renting reform campaign
The City of Edinburgh Council has passed a motion in support of a campaign calling for reform of the private rented sector.
Published 28 May 2015
Edinburgh housing development sails off with top award
The Sailmaker Apartments in Leith, which were built by the City of Edinburgh Council and its partners, have won an esteemed industry award.
Published 22 May 2015
Edinburgh youngsters offered lessons in life skills to help reduce homelessness
An innovative pilot scheme has been launched to teach young people in Edinburgh the skills they need to stay off the streets and to find work.
Published 20 May 2015
City of Edinburgh Council names Andrew Kerr as new chief executive
Andrew Kerr has been announced as the preferred candidate for the post of chief executive for the City of Edinburgh Council.
Published 19 May 2015
Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan moves to next stage
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed that its Local Development Plan should be moved on to be examined by the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Government, before the final plan is agreed.
Published 15 May 2015
