Last chance to register to vote in time for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election!

The deadline is 11:59pm tonight ⏰

Scottish Parliament election The City of Edinburgh Council. Putting our customers first and looking after Edinburgh.

Information about registering to vote, voting by post and other advice is available on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/scottishparl...

Example of a postal vote envelope and papers for the Edinburgh Southern constituency.

Remember if you want to cast a postal vote in the upcoming
Scottish Parliament election you need to first be registered to vote by 11:59pm on Monday, April 20.

Your postal vote application then needs to be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday, April 21 📮

Residents urged to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election before deadline next week Residents urged to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election before deadline next week

Full details and guidance is available on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Exterior of a polling place in Edinburgh (Getty).

We're urging everyone who is eligible to register to vote before the deadline at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April 🗳️

You can also apply to vote by post or proxy instead of going to a polling place📮

Extensions and Leads Safety | Electrical Safety First A helpful guide from Electrical Safety First on extensions and leads providing a list of tips which will help to keep you safe around the home.

Block adapters can put strain on wall sockets which may increase the risk of overloading and fire, find out more: www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/saf... (2/2)

Photograph of an electrical block adaptor

Our Trading Standards team will be at Calders Community Room (117 Calder Gardens) from 2-4pm on Thursday (16 April) handing out free bar extension leads to Edinburgh residents who trade in any block adapters they have (1/2)

One week left to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Deadline is 20 April.

Remember 16 and 17 year olds can vote too. If you're on holiday or not able to vote in person, apply for a postal vote.

Register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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

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

A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning for wind is in place covering Edinburgh from 6pm on Saturday (4 April January) until 12 noon on Sunday (5 April).

Candidates for Edinburgh’s Scottish Parliament constituencies and regional list confirmed Candidates for Edinburgh’s Scottish Parliament constituencies and regional list confirmed

Read the full list and find out more about the election on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Stock image of a poll card (Getty).

The full list of candidates standing for election to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh’s six constituencies alongside those contesting the seven seats from the Edinburgh and Lothians East Region has now been finalised.

Find out more about parking holidays on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking-spac...

Stock image of a pay and display sign (Getty Images).

There is one parking holiday over the Easter long weekend - Easter Monday (6 April). There is no parking holiday on Good Friday (3 April).

The LEZ, bus gates and bus lanes remain operational throughout.

Register to vote now
Make sure you can vote in the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May.
Registering to vote is quick and easy - deadline is 20 April.
If you'd like a postal votes deadline is 21 April
Don’t wait, register today www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Join us at 10am for Education, Children and Families Committee. Cllrs will be discussing items including Holiday Hub Provision, School Uniform and Safe Walking Routes to School.

View the full agenda and tune in here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Aerial photograph of construction project building new affordable housing in Edinburgh

A new Framework Agreement now in place will help us to deliver around £350m worth of affordable housing projects. Find out more www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Tune into the meeting of Full Council at 10am today, when councillors will discuss among other items: Generative AI Policy and World Cup Bank Holiday.

View the full agenda and join here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

New phase of Leith Connections completed amidst positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling New phase of Leith Connections completed amidst positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling

This launch came alongside positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling. Find out more on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Ribbon cutting of the new active travel route which runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street.

Pupils cycling at the launch of the new active travel route which runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street.

Pupils cycling along the Water of Leith, following at the launch of the new active travel route which runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street.

Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson speaking today at the launch of the Edinburgh Walking and Cycling Index 2025.

The latest phase of Leith Connections was officially opened today! 🚶🧑‍🦽🚲

The new active travel route runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @cyclingscotland.bsky.social

Notice of the Scottish Parliament election published Notice of the Scottish Parliament election published

Find out more about the notice, how to register to vote, information on postal and proxy votes and much more on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

Exterior of a polling place in Edinburgh.

The formal countdown to the Scottish Parliament Election has officially begun, with a Notice of Election being published today.

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April, with polling day on May 7 🗳️

Photograph of the Edinburgh City Chambers taken from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Finance and Resources Committee is now underway - tune in live here: edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

Tune into Policy and Sustainability Committee from 10am this morning.

On the agenda: Equality and Diversity Framework report, Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy and Third Sector Funding.

Find the full agenda and join the live webcast here:
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

It's Welcome to Your Vote week for young people.

Remember, 16 and 17 year olds can vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Registering only takes five minutes. If they're busy with exams, they can apply for a postal vote.

www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Travel advice for the Guinness Men's Six Nations Rugby in Edinburgh Information on travelling to Murrayfield with Gorgie Road closure

Full travel advice and information is available on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/murrayfieldt...

This weekend Scotland take on France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield 🏉

The city centre will be very busy so please plan ahead and use public transport or walk wherever possible.

Gorgie Road is also closed between Robb’s Loan and Hutchison Crossway for major Scottish Water works.

Thousands of new homes will be delivered in Edinburgh over the next 5 years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed in the Council's 2026-27 budget.

There's also significant investment in children and education services, and in roads and pavements.

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/councilbudget2026-27

Do you have 16 to 18 year olds in your household?

Remember they can vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Make sure they're ready to vote. If they are busy with exams, they can apply for a postal vote so that they don't miss out voting. Reg www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Photograph of Edinbrugh's skyline from Calton Hill

Councillors have agreed record spending to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty as part of the Council's Budget, which was passed today. Find out more 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...