Edinburgh Policy Desk

Articles by Edinburgh Policy Desk

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  Edinburgh Council's July Planning and Transport Decisions Put Pressure on Household Budgets

  From rising parking charges to new development levies, decisions made at the City of Edinburgh Council this month will directly affect what residents pay for housing, travel and local services.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 pm

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  Housing Targets, GP Waiting Times and School Funding: What Holyrood's Summer Policy Slate Means for Edinburgh

  Three major Scottish Government policy streams moving through parliament this summer will directly affect how quickly Edinburgh residents can find a home, see a doctor or enrol a child in a new school.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 pm

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  Edinburgh Council's Infrastructure Spending Plan Sets Out £1.8bn Commitment to Jobs and Services Through 2030

  A multi-year capital programme covering roads, public transport, housing and community facilities is expected to shape day-to-day life for Edinburgh's 550,000 residents for the rest of the decade.

  4 July 2026, 10:53 pm