City of Edinburgh council

Fife Council to investigate the possibility of a visitor levy

David Bale13 hours ago02 mins

FIFE Council has confirmed it will investigate introducing a visitor levy, with plans to consult with communities and local businesses. This follows several other councils that have begun pursuing the idea after City of Edinburgh Council confirmed they will implement their own levy on 24 July 2026. Source: Fife Council website The Visitor Levy (Scotland)…

“Lack of leadership” blamed for government’s meagre progress on reducing car use, as Edinburgh remains behind on goals – Deadline News

David Bale2 months ago05 mins

AUDIT Scotland has shared that it believes a “lack of leadership” is to blame for the Scottish Government’s minimal progress towards reducing car use. This came just hours before Edinburgh councillors met to discuss their goal of reducing car kilometres by 30% by 2030. Councillors state that this goal is not likely to be met…

City of Edinburgh Council call on locals to have their say on the future use of iconic Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens – Deadline News

David Bale4 months ago06 mins

THE City of Edinburgh Council have called on local residents to give feedback on the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens. The structure, situated in West Princes Street Gardens, can seat up to 2500 people and provides a striking backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The council have released a survey asking locals whether they would like…