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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

  • 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 1 June 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 30 May 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 23 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 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
    Closes 21 April 2025

  • Management Rules for Parks, Beaches, and Greenspace

    Every ten years, the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) looks at its management rules. The rules apply to land provided, owned, leased, occupied, or managed by the Council. The Council plans to bring in a revised set of Management Rules for Public Parks, Beaches, and Green space. These rules are made under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The Culture and Communities Committee met on 22 April 2022 . The Committee support discussing changes with the public. They also seek... More
    Closes 11 April 2025

  • Taxicard Scheme Review

    The Council’s Taxicard is available to Edinburgh residents with a permanent disability who cannot use ordinary buses unassisted. A Taxicard allows cardholders to travel by taxi at a reduced rate and can also be used for free local train travel. For more information on the Taxicard in Edinburgh, including eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/taxi/taxicard More
    Closes 6 April 2025

  • Communal Bin Review (Phase 6)

    We want to hear your feedback on our proposals to improve the waste and recycling services within Phase 6 of the Communal Bin Review (CBR) project. Phase 6 of the CBR covers parts of the New Town, West End, Stockbridge and other areas within the World Heritage Site. Further information For more information about Phase 6 and to look at the detailed plans, please visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/binhubs . Phase 5 Update The... More
    Closes 4 April 2025

  • Planning Guidance - Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

    This document set out the Council’s expectations for work: to a listed building within the grounds of a listed building within a conservation area. Multiple sections may be relevant to the work being undertaken. Careful consideration should be given to each of these. To check whether your property is listed or in a designated area, use The City of Edinburgh Council Atlas or Historic Environment Scotland Designations Map... More
    Closes 3 April 2025

  • Planning Guidance - Edinburgh Design Guidance

    This guidance sets out the Council’s expectations for design quality in development. It is structured around two themes: Sustainable Places Liveable Places It aims to promote good place-making by: Providing guidance on how to comply with planning policies. Guiding the approach to the design of streets, spaces and buildings. Explaining key ideas that need to be considered. Giving examples of good quality design. More
    Closes 3 April 2025

  • Planning Guidance - Householders

    This document sets out the Council’s expectations for householder developments. It provides guidance for: people who are thinking about making changes to their home. professionals involved in the process. What is householder development? Work to alter or enlarge a single residential property. This includes works within the boundary or garden of a property. More
    Closes 3 April 2025

  • Give us your views on our Planning Design Guidance

    We are currently updating the following planning guidance documents. Edinburgh Design Guidance Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Guidance Guidance for Householders Background In response to the National Planning Framework 4, City Plan 2030 and the City Mobility Plan, we have reviewed the guidance documents to make sure they align with the aims and outcomes of the plans. We have also updated the guidance to respond to the climate... More
    Closes 3 April 2025
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