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  • Taxi fare review 2026

    The City of Edinburgh Council reviews taxi fares every 18 months and must consult on any proposals to change the taxi fare tariff. As part of this review, consultation is being undertaken with the taxi trade, public and stakeholders. This survey will take no more than five minutes to complete and we thank you for participating in our survey. This survey is only concerned with 'taxi' fares - these are the London style black cabs in Edinburgh - they can be hired by on street... More
    Opened 3 February 2026

  • Leith Chooses 2025 - 2026

    £eith Chooses is a process of democratic deliberation and decision-making in which local people choose how to spend a public budget (participatory budgeting, or ‘PB’). If you live, work, study or volunteer in Leith please take time to consider the projects, and be sure to vote. You can cast your votes online by clicking on the link in the purple-bordered box below. You can also vote at the in-person event on 24 January 2026 at Leith Community Centre from 12pm-3pm (our... More
    Opened 27 January 2026

  • World Cup 2026 - licensed hours

    Please note that this activity is for the licensed trade in Edinburgh only. FIFA World Cup 2026 - alcohol licensed premises The Licensing Board is considering whether to allow a general extension of licensed hours to cover periods when FIFA World Cup 2026 matches take place outwith the normal licensed period. This would mean that premises licence holders would be able to sell alcohol during those extended hours, and those with 'televised sport' listed in the operating plan... More
    Opened 27 January 2026

  • Draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal

    This questionnaire is asking about Gilmerton Conservation Area and the draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal. What do you like about it? What should we improve? Do you think we should include anything else? What makes Gilmerton special to you? This survey contains nine short questions about Gilmerton and the draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal. It should take around 10 minutes to... More
    Opened 20 January 2026

  • Proposed Change of Use of Common Good Property: Inverleith Park

    The City of Edinburgh Council is proposing the demolition of two redundant buildings at Inverleith Depot, which forms part of Inverleith Park, which is a Common Good asset. The buildings are unused, in poor condition, and no longer required for Council services. Their removal would help reduce ongoing maintenance costs and enable the longer-term redevelopment of the Depot as part of wider aspirations for Inverleith Park. Under section 104 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act... More
    Opened 19 January 2026

  • Mobile Phones in Schools - Parent/Carer survey

    The Scottish Government published Guidance on mobile phones in schools in August 2024. Many schools introduced restrictions to mobile phone use during the school day. The detail of these restrictions can vary from school to school. Mobile phone use in primary schools is not permitted following a decision by the Education, Children and Families Committee in 2025. The Education, Children and Families Committee is considering banning or restricting phone use in all... More
    Opened 19 January 2026

  • Edinburgh Coastal Change Adaptation Plan

    We are currently looking at how the coast of Edinburgh will change in the future. We know that climate change will affect our coasts and as a Council, we are required to plan and get ready for these potential impacts. Almost half of the Scottish population lives within 8km of the coast, and billions of pounds of assets are currently being protected by artificial and natural coastal defences. Climate change is predicted to lead to sea level rise and more intense storms which would... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Sun Tan Centres - 2025

    The Council recognises that licensing conditions need to be reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose and promote good practice amongst licensed operators. At its meeting on 29 September 2025, the Regulatory Committee approved a consultation on a new set of conditions to be drafted specifically for Sun Tan Centres. Anyone wishing to operate a Sun Tan Centre in Edinburgh must hold a Public Entertainment Licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act... More
    Opened 27 November 2025

  • What makes a good place? (for under 18s)

    We are starting to think about the future planning of Edinburgh. We want to hear from children and young people about what it’s like to live in your area. What do you like about it? What don’t you like? What would make it better? More
    Opened 12 November 2025

  • Edinburgh Night-time Economy

    Thank you for taking part in this survey about Edinburgh’s night-time economy. Your views will help the City of Edinburgh Council and its partners understand how people live, work, and spend time in the city between 6pm and 6am. The results will directly inform the work of the new Night-Time Economy Co-ordinator, whose role will be to identify key challenges, opportunities, and practical improvements for making Edinburgh’s night-time offer safer, more inclusive, and more enjoyable... More
    Opened 12 November 2025

  • Barnton Connections

    We have proposals to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling conditions along Maybury Road from the new housing at Cammo Meadows, through Barnton j unction and along Whitehouse Road as far north as Barnton Avenue West. The changes would help the local community get to shops, schools and other important local facilities more easily and safely. They’ll be especially helpful for people living at Cammo, including the new Cammo Meadows housing, who currently have to cross the... More
    Opened 3 November 2025

  • The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal – Integrated Regional Employability and Skills (IRES) Programme

    The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal – Integrated Regional Employability and Skills (IRES) Programme is now co-producing a proposal for the next phase of delivery. Current funding runs until March 2027, and this new proposal will outline plans to continue and enhance the programme from April 2027 onwards. As part of this process, we have launched a citizen consultation to help shape how the next phase of the programme should look. ... More
    Opened 13 October 2025

  • What makes a good place?

    This questionnaire is asking about where you live in Edinburgh: How would you score it? What you like about it? What would make it better? It covers the key things that make a good place to live such as housing, local shops and services, healthcare, open space, play, community space, jobs and public transport. You can answer the questions as an individual or as a group. You don’t have to answer all the... More
    Opened 10 October 2025

  • Hunter’s Hall Park School and Common Good Consultation

    The Council is proposing to remove Common Good status from sections of Hunter's Hall Park, establish a new non-denominational Primary School with Nursery and Early Years services (incorporating the existing Greengables Nursery) and close Greengables Nursery School. The implementation of these proposals would result in changes to the catchment areas of Brunstane, Castleview, Newcraighall and Niddrie Mill Primary Schools; and Castlebrae Community Campus and Portobello... More
    Opened 7 October 2025

  • 2026/27 Housing Budget Consultation

    Every year we ask tenants for their views on the rent they pay. In February 2024, Councillors agreed to increase rent by 7% every year, for five years, starting in April 2024. 2026/27 will be the third year of the five-year period. Officers are proposing to continue the approved plan and to increase rent by 7% in 2026/27. Councillors will decide the actual rent increase at the Council’s budget meeting in February 2026. Within this consultation we have provided you with... More
    Opened 6 October 2025

  • Dundee Street Fountainbridge Active Travel Project

    We have proposals to improve walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and Fountainbridge, as well as surrounding streets connecting to the Union Canal. The changes will create safer, more attractive streets for everyone. They also support our ambition to provide more options for sustainable travel across the city as part of our City Mobility Plan. The high-quality cycling route and street improvements will provide an alternative to the shared Union Canal path,... More
    Opened 6 October 2025

  • Taxi Demand 2025

    City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking a survey in Edinburgh to determine whether there are sufficient taxis in the city. In addition your views are requested about your satisfaction with the current taxi market. More
    Opened 17 September 2025

  • Queensferry: Builyeon Road new primary school and improved active travel connections

    In September 2023, we asked people to give us their views on building a new primary and nursery school within the Builyeon Road development site in Queensferry. People were in favour of a new school and the prefered option was approved by Councillors in February 2024. Both the original consultation paper and the outcomes report can be found in links in the Related Documents section below. Alongside the new school proposals we are working to create more... More
    Opened 28 August 2025

  • Consultation on improvements to the area around Drylaw Shopping Centre

    This consultation is for the proposed improvements to the area surrounding the Drylaw Shopping Centre a t 645–683 Ferry Road and 20–40 Easter Drylaw Place in the Drylaw neighbourhood of Edinburgh . T he proposals are for the area around the shopping centre that the Council looks after and not for the shopping centre. The proposals aim to improve the safety, access, and appearance of the area by addressing issues such as : making it easier for more people... More
    Opened 27 August 2025

  • Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond

    We have been working on developing a business case to expand the tram network in Edinburgh. With a west to east route, from the Airport to Newhaven, now successfully running, we are proposing a north to south route. The route would run from Granton, through the city centre, out to the Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh via Cameron Toll, and potentially beyond into the city region. Your feedback will help us develop the next stage of the project which is the... More
    Opened 25 August 2025

  • Consultation on the Social Care Charging Policy - Easy Read

    The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is thinking about changing the way it charges people for services. This is because it does not have enough money in its budget to pay for the services it currently provides. We are looking at asking some people to pay more money for the services they receive, or to pay for services that are free at the moment. We will only ask people to pay more if they can afford to. If you think you might find... More
    Opened 28 July 2025

  • Consultation on the Social Care Charging Policy

    The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking at making changes to the way we charge people for care that they receive. We want to hear from people who might be affected by these changes to understand how they will impact them before any decisions are made. No decisions have been made about this yet. If we do decide to make these changes, you may have to start paying for your care or pay more than you are now. However, we want to assure you that no one... More
    Opened 28 July 2025

  • A Fair Work Charter for Edinburgh

    In 2020, the Edinburgh Poverty Commission published its findings from extensive engagement with organisations and residents, and a call to action to end poverty by 2030. The introduction of a Fair Work Charter is part of our commitment to meet this target. A Fair Work Charter for Edinburgh Read the draft Fair Work Charter for Edinburgh A Fair Work Charter for Edinburgh will include a universal set of standards, that are achievable by all Edinburgh employers... More
    Opened 21 July 2025

  • Community Wealth Building at The City of Edinburgh Council

    Community Wealth Building is a type of economic development that aims to build a fairer, stronger and more sustainable local economy that works for everyone. The Scottish Government recognises the potential benefits of Community Wealth Building and has recently introduced legislation to make sure that action is taken nationally to develop Community Wealth Building. Organisations that have strong ties to a particular place and have a large influence on their communities, such... More
    Opened 21 July 2025

  • Strategic Parking Review - Phase 1 Parking Survey 2025

    The City of Edinburgh Council would like to hear your views regarding the parking restrictions in your street. We began a Strategic Parking Review in response to communities across the city asking us to tackle parking problems. Residents in some areas told us that a lack of parking controls makes it difficult for them and their visitors to park near their homes. We agreed that a review of parking pressures should look at parking across the whole city. By taking a... More
    Opened 14 July 2025

  • Self-Build Housing Land Register

    The 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. The self-build register covers the following types of self-build: Self-build housing - where a person builds their own house or appoints their own builder Custom-build housing - where a person tasks... More
    Opened 30 June 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
    Opened 16 June 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
    Opened 10 June 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
    Opened 9 June 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
    Opened 5 June 2025
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