CEO Blog & News
‘Jury is out’ On Tourist Tax, Says Edinburgh Business Chief
Exclusive by Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald One of Edinburgh’s leading business chiefs has said that the council’s new […]
Read MoreEdinburgh Business Chief Denies City Has Issue With ‘Overtourism’
Exclusive by Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald “I don’t buy the overtourism debate. I never have.” It is the […]
Read MoreB Corp™ Certification For Essential Edinburgh BID
Essential Edinburgh’s operations meet the highest industry standards, operating transparently and collaboratively to deliver tangible value to our members, partners, stakeholders and local community.
Read MoreCEO Blog: Lobbying For Businesses
As we prepare for the Scottish budget next week, Essential Edinburgh has been working closely with partner industry bodies to […]
Read MoreANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Essential Edinburgh Annual General Meeting for 2025 will take place on Tuesday 11th November 2025. You […]
Read MoreHigh Streets UK Statement: Exempt all RHL businesses from ‘super tax’ multiplier
Following news of UK retailers set to be exempt from the proposed increased business rates multiplier for properties with a […]
Read MoreEat Out Edinburgh 2025: Post Activity Report
We are delighted to present the results of our 2025 Eat Out Edinburgh campaign! It’s clear that March was a […]
Read MoreEdinburgh Christmas 2025 Press Release
Edinburgh started to unwrap its annual Christmas present this week, with the announcement of this year’s festive celebration dates and […]
Read MoreShopwatch: Making Edinburgh City Centre Safer
An information-sharing scheme between stores in the Essential Edinburgh area is underway as part of ongoing work supported by Police […]
Read MoreUrgent Action Needed At Government Level For Safer High Streets
5 June 2025 Representatives from UK’s flagship high streets call for urgent action on safer high streets – warning Government […]
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