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  • City Plan 2040 - Mailing List

    You can sign up for updates for City Plan 2040 via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed on progress and the opportunities to get involved in helping to prepare City Plan 2040. We are at the very early stage of preparing City Plan 2040 which will be our next local development plan after City Plan 2030. Edinburgh’s most recent Development Plan Scheme can give you further information. A local development plan is an important... More
    Closes 31 December 2028

  • Self-build Housing Land Register

    The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (Section 16E) requires planning authorities to prepare and maintain a list of people interested in acquiring land in the authority’s area for self-build housing, and to publish that information. Self-build housing is where a person commissions or is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling intended to be their main residence. If you are interested acquiring land in the Edinburgh... More
    Closes 19 May 2028

  • Scientific Services user feedback

    Thank you for using Edinburgh Scientific Services in the previous year. We are dedicated to improving our service and would be delighted if you could take a few moments to complete our customer satisfaction survey. We value your feedback and will use the survey results to introduce positive change. More
    Closes 1 August 2027

  • Leith Connections - Mailing List

    You can sign up for project updates via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed of progress, and events where you can speak directly to the delivery team and offer your views. The information that you share with us will only be used by the Council to inform the development of this project. At the end of the project all records will be permanently removed. If you wish to be removed from the subscription list or have any of your details removed or amended, then... More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Corstorphine Connections Low Traffic Neighbourhood - Mailing List

    You can sign up for project updates via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed of project progress and events relating to the project and its aims. The Council is delivering this Places For Everyone funded project in partnership with Sustrans and design consultants, AECOM. The information that you share with us will only be used by the Council and these partners to inform the development of this project. At the end of the project all records will be permanently... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • West Edinburgh Link Mailing List

    You can sign up for project updates via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed of progress, and events where you can speak directly to the delivery team and offer your views. The Council is delivering this Places for Everyone project (formerly known as Community Links PLUS ) in partnership with Sustrans and design consultants, AECOM. The information that you share with us will only be used by the Council and these partners to inform the development of this project. ... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Meadows to George Street: Streets for People - Mailing List

    You can sign up for project updates via the link below. We’ll then keep you informed of progress, and events where you can speak directly to the delivery team and offer your views. The Council is delivering this Community Links PLUS project in partnership with Sustrans and design consultants, AECOM. The information that you share with us will only be used by the Council and these partners to inform the development of this project. At the end of the project all records... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • The City of Edinburgh Council's Community Wealth Building Plan

    The City of Edinburgh Council is developing its approach to Community Wealth Building (CWB). This is a form of economic development that aims to build a fairer and stronger local economy that works for everyone. It does so by supporting the creation and retention of wealth in local economies, and by giving local people more control over that wealth. The Council is currently developing a plan to set out its priority Community Wealth Building actions. As part of this... More
    Closes 26 September 2025

  • Community Payback Consultation 2025

    Please share your views on Community Payback Orders (CPO). These are handed down by the Court to people to pay for their crimes as an alternative to a prison sentence. In particular, we would like to know what you think about the unpaid work part of a CPO, which replaced community service in 2011. This is when an individual who has committed an offence does unpaid work within the community. Do you have any experience of people doing unpaid work... More
    Closes 8 September 2025

  • Marionville Road walking, wheeling and cycling improvements

    We would like to hear your views on our proposals to improve Marionville Road between its junctions with Marionville Avenue and Wishaw Terrace. These will make it safer and easier for anyone walking, wheeling or cycling in the area, linking to the improvements we have planned for Smokey Brae. Marionville Road is an important residential street into and out of the city from the east, which also has a link into Lochend Park. This section of Marionville Road forms part of the wider ... More
    Closes 17 August 2025

  • Proposed Lease of Common Good Property: Area of Ground adjacent to Tall Oaks Gyle Park Edinburgh EH12 8LJ

    The City of Edinburgh Council is proposing to dispose of, by lease, of an area of ground which forms part of its Common Good property adjacent to Tall Oaks, Gyle Park, Edinburgh to Corstorphine Dynamo FC, a registered SCIO as part of a wider redevelopment to provide a new MUGA and associated facilities. Under section 104 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, we are required to publish details of any proposed disposal or change of use in respect of property held as part of the... More
    Closes 8 August 2025

  • Actions to end poverty in Edinburgh

    We’re looking for your views on our actions to end poverty in Edinburgh. These actions and our targets to end poverty by 2030 were shaped by the Edinburgh Poverty Commission, which published its findings and calls to action in 2020, following extensive engagement with organisations and citizens. At this midway point, the Edinburgh Poverty Commission are reviewing the progress made in the city towards the 2030 targets. More
    Closes 31 July 2025

  • Fireworks Control Zones 2025

    We’d like to hear from communities about areas that are being considered for firework control zones (FCZ) this November. Your feedback will contribute to the decision-making process. Read more about Firework Control Zones . Need a different language or format? Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at its@edinburgh.gov.uk quoting reference 25-0878. More
    Closes 28 July 2025

  • Affordable Housing Policy Guidance consultation

    In 2000, Edinburgh was the first local authority to introduce an Affordable Housing Policy (AHP) in Scotland. The Council’s AHP sets the parameters for a percentage of land or homes to be affordable, supporting and enabling delivery of new affordable housing in the city. Currently Edinburgh has higher housing costs than the Scottish average across all tenure types. Rents and property prices in Edinburgh are also higher than average, while the percentage of social rented homes in... More
    Closes 23 July 2025

  • Third Sector Support Review

    The Edinburgh Partnership is conducting a review of how it supports and works with third sector organisations in Edinburgh. This includes how we deliver grant funding and commissioning, how we ask third sector organisations to monitor and report on what they do, and what in-kind support we provide. We recognise that a well-functioning third sector is essential for Edinburgh, and that third sector organisations are our partners in delivery of a vast range of services to all... More
    Closes 22 July 2025

  • Review of polling districts and polling places 2025

    We are currently reviewing the provision of polling districts and polling places serving elections within Edinburgh. Our last review was undertaken in 2020. Based on feedback, an outcome of that review was to reduce the use of schools as polling places. A report to Council on 10 February 2022 made further changes which ended the use of schools as polling places. We want to make it easy for you to vote and to remove or reduce any physical barriers you might face. ... More
    Closes 18 July 2025

  • Local Events Open Fund 2025/26

    To support the aims of the Edinburgh Event Strategy, the City of Edinburgh Council has launched the Local Events Open Fund 2025/26. This fund underlines the Council’s commitment to the local creative sector and will support events that demonstrate: Commitment to communities; Display environmental responsibility; and Apply fair work and equality, diversity and inclusion principles. Priority will be given to... More
    Closes 10 July 2025

  • Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Currie

    Local housing developments have provided contributions to improve access from these developments to Curriehill train station. The City of Edinburgh Council wants to make the most of these contributions and intends to provide additional support to improve walking, wheeling and cycling to important destinations in the area. For instance, the primary cycle route near Curriehill station (blue circle in the image below) passes Currie Primary School, Currie Community High School and... More
    Closes 6 July 2025

  • Licensing Board – Gambling Policy

    The Licensing Board is consulting on the terms of its Gambling Policy Statement. The policy statement forms the basis upon which the Board considers applications for premises licences for venues such as betting shops, bingo halls, casinos, gaming machines in entertainment centres and pubs, and a range of other matters. The policy does not cover matters which are the responsibility of the Gambling Commission and in addition the Licensing Board has a separate policy on alcohol... More
    Closes 22 June 2025

  • Edinburgh Integration Joint Board draft strategic plan - easy read

    Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (IJB) has a new plan. The plan is for three years, from April 2025 to March 2028. The IJB wants to give people the best health and care services. They also want to make sure that they do not spend more money than they have. They want Edinburgh to be safer, healthier, and fairer. Many people and groups in Edinburgh helped make this plan. The IJB wants to know if you agree with their plan. They want to know if you think their goals are... More
    Closed 9 June 2025

  • Street and Market Trading Activity - 2025

    Anyone who sells goods or services on the street or operates a market with more than one seller in Edinburgh is required to be licensed . The Council’s Street Trading policy provides the ability to control and manage these activities. The policy is reviewed periodically to ensure that it continues to support a safe, clean and attractive environment for those living in, working in and visiting the City. In January 2025 the Regulatory Committee... More
    Closed 2 June 2025

  • Equality Outcomes - our priorities

    Protected Characteristics The Equality Act 2010 protects everyone. You cannot discriminate or harass someone based on a protected characteristic. We all have more than one of the nine protected characteristics. Our Equality Outcomes We want everyone to feel welcome in Edinburgh, whether they live, work, study, or visit here. Every four years, the Council publishes equality outcomes that set out the work we will do to tackle inequalities in the city and make... More
    Closed 1 June 2025

  • Student Accommodation Non-Statutory Planning Guidance

    The draft guidance has been prepared to support development plan policy dealing with purpose built student accommodation (PBSA). It sets out the Council’s expectations and provides guidance for developers and planning officers. When approved in its final form it will be used by the Council in the assessment of planing applications. More
    Closed 23 May 2025

  • Student Housing Engagement

    Thank you for your interest in filling out the survey on student living in Edinburgh. We would really appreciate your views. If you fill out the survey, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 (all purpose) voucher. Just remember to leave your e-mail address at the end. Having somewhere safe and secure to call home whilst studying is essential to support your health and wellbeing so you can focus on your studies and enjoy being a student in Edinburgh. We... More
    Closed 23 May 2025

  • Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance - Status of the Guidance

    On 11 December 2024 Planning Committee approved finalised statutory Supplementary Guidance (SG) on Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery. This followed an eight-week consultation period. The consultation responses and the Council’s response to these were appended to that report. The SG was then submitted as required to the Scottish Ministers for their consideration on 13 December. On 3 February 2025 the Scottish Government wrote to the Council to direct that the... More
    Closed 16 May 2025

  • Statement of Licensing Policy - Assessment of Overprovision

    The Licensing Board has a legal duty to carry out an assessment of whether there is overprovision of licensed premises within its area. The Board may decide that its whole area is overprovided, that specific localities are overprovided, or that there are no overprovision localities in its area. In May 2024 the Board sought views and information on overprovision and the current policy. A range of written responses were received and the Board held evidence sessions to consider... More
    Closed 4 May 2025

  • Seafield Place Brief and Masterplan Consultation

    We have created a draft plan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood. We want to know what you think of this plan. The plan includes: As many as 2,700 new homes, with 35% of homes being affordable, to address the City's housing emergency. A new promenade park linking together Craigentinny, Portobello and Leith. Community services and facilities, including a new primary school, GP surgery and plenty of green space. Opportunities for new... More
    Closed 30 April 2025

  • Edinburgh's Local Housing Strategy

    Edinburgh’s draft Local Housing Strategy covers all tenures and types of housing and sets out key strategic objectives and proposed actions for delivering housing and related services, along with the key challenges. It is a statutory requirement that local authorities produce a Local Housing Strategy. This is a consultation on the draft Local Housing Strategy. Following this consultation, the strategy will be reviewed and is due for completion in May 2025. Read... More
    Closed 22 April 2025

  • Queensferry Campus

    The need for change in Queensferry There is a growing population in Queensferry and we need to expand the number of school places to meet demand. We know that some of our existing assets are reaching the end of their usable life and are no longer fit for purpose . Doing nothing is not an option, and investment is required. Previous engagement has told us that people would like services and facilities in a central and accessible location. We listened to what... More
    Closed 21 April 2025

  • Keep the Faith - Representing Faith and Religion in Museums and Galleries Edinburgh (visitor survey)

    Keep the Faith - Representing Faith and Religion in Museums and Galleries Edinburgh - is a project launched by Museums and Galleries Edinburgh with the aim of expanding our faith collections to make them more representative of religious life across the city. We are asking our visitors to share their views on this and would love to hear your thoughts. Need a different language or format? Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at ... More
    Closed 21 April 2025
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