Like many local residents, Iain Whyte was concerned to hear that planning permission has been granted for three houses to be built in Ravelston Quarry.

After some forty years on the Council, Cllr Allan Jackson has decided not to seek re-election in May.

Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Graham Hutchison reports on the situation in Almond ward.

An update on progress in Pentland Hills ward from Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Susan Webber.

Miles Briggs MSP has called for Green Party Council candidates to state their position on a second independence referendum before May's elections.

A recent survey found EH15 to be the third highest postcode for burglaries in Edinburgh, prompting Scottish Conservative candidate Callum Laidlaw to call for action from Edinburgh City Council.

Serious dog attacks are on the rise in Scotland, despite recent legislation designed to present such incidents.

Callum Laidlaw is committed to maintaining the union that makes up Great Britain.

With public toilets across the city closing due to lack of use and vandalism, Callum believes that exceptions must be made for Portobello and Joppa.

An update on news from Ratho from Graeme Bruce, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Pentland Hills Ward.