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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 7h

You can find out more about the consultation and our plans on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Consultation on new active travel infrastructure in Fountainbridge begins

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 7h

We’re looking for your views on our plans to improve provision for walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and in the wider Fountainbridge area.

The consultation is open until 12 January 2026.

Digital visualisation of Dundee Street and Angle Park Terrace at the junction with Henderson Terrace.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 1d

We've began work on our £3.5m transformation project of Queensferry High Street and the town centre.

These improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

Digital visualisation of the project improvements.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 1d

It’s day 2 of #ChallengePoverty week and the theme for today is fair work. We’re proudly leading the Living Wage movement here in Edinburgh, as the home of over 20% of Scotland’s accredited Living Wage employers www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Graphic of hospitality workers with a sign reading 'Fair Work!'. Image explains Tuesday is Challenge Poverty Week's day of better jobs, pay, hours, conditions and worker voice

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 2d

It's day 1 of Challenge Poverty Week when communities across Scotland unite to tackle inequality.

In Edinburgh, around 80,000 people are experiencing relative poverty. We're working with our partners and third sector to change this.

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/costofliving

Graphic reading Challenge Poverty Week, 6 - 12 October 2025, #challengepoverty

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 4d

The @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning for wind has now been extended until 12 noon tomorrow.

Plan ahead and keep up to date with the latest forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

👏 So proud of our Roseburn to Union Canal Link team for their win at the National Transport Awards 2025: Exemplary Approach to Active Travel and Public Space.

Such a fantastic, new connection from Roseburn over to Fountain Park and a great outdoor space for the whole community to enjoy.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Advice on preparing for high winds is available on the Council website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/severe-weath...

High winds, gales and storms

Advice on what you can do to prepare before the storm

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Due to forecasted wind speeds of up to 60mph associated with #StormAmy Princes Street Gardens and all gated public parks will close from 4pm this afternoon and tomorrow.

Site inspections will be carried out before re-opening on Sunday (October 5).

Plan ahead and take care.

Black sign and notice board with 'Welcome to Princes Street Gardens' on it.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

Keep up to date with the latest forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...

Edinburgh (Edinburgh) weather

Edinburgh 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV

weather.metoffice.gov.uk

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 5d

A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning associated with #StormAmy is in place covering Edinburgh from 3pm today until midnight tomorrow.

Yellow and amber warnings are in place across Scotland so please plan ahead and stay safe.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

This week is #ScotClimateWeek. Making small changes can make a big difference and help protect our health and planet. For more ways to take action visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/climate-action

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Find out more about Young Driver 2025 on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Putting safety first at Young Driver 2025

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Over 3,000 pupils from 30 schools across the Capital are attending Young Driver 2025 this week!

With everything from mock courts through to virtual reality and driving simulators, this annual event encourages the next generation of Edinburgh's drivers to be safe and responsible.

Pupils on a driving simulator at Young Driver 2025 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson prepares to test out the Seat Belt Convincer at Young Driver 2025. This simulates a low impact 5-10mph vehicle collision.

Group photo of partner organisations at Young Driver 2025.

Police Scotland presentation at Young Driver 2025.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Plans have been approved for a £69m scheme to transform Cables Wynd House and Linksview House in Leith 🎉

Find out more 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

An artist's impression of Linksview House once improvements have been carried out

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee at 10am. On the agenda:
🏀 Colinton Basketball Court
🏢 Community Centre Strategy
🚲 Tour de France update

The agenda and webcast are available online: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 7d

Disruption from #StormAmy is expected this weekend. @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place covering Edinburgh this Friday and Saturday.

Please plan ahead and keep up with the latest forecast on the Met Office website: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcv...

The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

Find out more about the time capsule on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Time capsule interred at North Bridge

Time capsule interned at North Bridge

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

A time capsule has been interred at the North Bridge today to mark the project's work for future generations.

From a letter to the future citizens of Edinburgh to books written by local school pupils, there was a wide array of objects contributed by groups from across the city.

Transport and Environment Convener Stephen Jenkinson and Project Director Rory McFadden (Balfour Beatty) on the North Bridge holding the plaque marking the position of the 2025 time capsule, with the time capsule itself behind.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

Find out more about the time capsule on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Time capsule interned at North Bridge

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 9d

For more information or to fill in the consultation online please visit our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/public-trans...

Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and beyond

Information about Trams from Granton to the Bioquarter and beyond, consultation and engagement, and timeline

www.edinburgh.gov.uk

The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 9d

The final drop-in sessions for residents to engage with our consultation on expanding the tram network take place this week.

There's one this afternoon (29 September) at North Edinburgh Arts and on Wednesday (1 October) at Waverley Court. Both run from 4pm to 7pm.

A stock image of an Edinburgh tram with the text 'Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond' in red. A stock image of an Edinburgh tram with the text 'Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond' in red.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 12d

The City Chambers are lit up as part of our support for Organ and Tissue Donation Week.
Have you made your organ and tissue donation decision known? Don't leave your loved ones in doubt. Find out more at organdonation.scot
#LeaveNoDoubt

Colour photo of city chambers lit up to mark Organ and Tissue week.

The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 13d

Cross-party statement on protests against refugees and asylum seekers: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Colour photo of the city chambers in Edinburgh. Image shows the building from the quadrangle with three flags flying above the buliding.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 13d

Join us today for our Council meeting.

On the agenda today includes the Leader's Report, Business Plan Progress, Fleet Depot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and more.

The agenda, and webcast is available online:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Image of Council City Chambers from the quadrangle. The colour photo shows the building with three flags flying above the building, against a blue sky with white clouds.

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