We don’t need to choose between delivering a city for future generations and focusing on core services in the here and now says Adam McVey Last week we got some fantastic news. We confirmed that we’ve been awarded £22.8m of funding to take forward the transformation of George Street. This is the single biggest allocation […]
It’s a long-held tradition for Edinburgh residents to rent out their homes at festival time. It eases the pressure on accommodation and gives locals an excuse to escape the madding crowds for a couple of weeks. This hasn’t been without issue – party flats making life hell for neighbours is not a new thing – […]
Earlier this month, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for a government consultation on tourist tax in Edinburgh. Any plans to introduce the levy would need the support of the Scottish Government to proceed. Edinburgh City Council leader Adam McVey said: “The First Minister’s announcement was welcome in that their work will provide a […]
Quite bluntly, our city, our NHS and our social care services need all of us to live healthier, more independent lives into our old age writes city council leader Adam McVey Edinburgh is regularly ranked one of the best places on the planet to live, work and study. It’s easy to see why if you […]
Now that the dust has settled and Edinburgh Council Administration has been in place since June, it’s worth saying how grateful we are for the opportunity to lead our city. At the election we put forward an ambitious platform to meet our aspirations and address Edinburgh’s problems and we’re delighted so many put their faith […]