The Council meets this morning for its first proper meeting of the year. The Agenda is a lengthy one, and we shall update you live here. The hashtag is #edincouncil so send us your tweets and they will be included in the timeline. Or you can add your comments below.
Just before the meeting began the deputation from Leith Waterworld met Green Councillor, Alison Johnstone outside the City Chambers. They have a petition of more than 6,000 signatures which they will hand over to the council this morning.