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Bin hub ‘noise dampening’ system to be investigated
The hubs have led to a fall in overflowing bin reports but soaring complaints over noise from nearby residents
A ‘noise dampening system’ for Edinburgh’s...
Call to restrict bin lorries from driving near schools after fatal crash
Local councillor calls for restrictions at key travel times, following the tragic death of an 11 year old whose bike was hit by a...
Plans to retain ponds at Western Harbour ‘no compromise’
Campaigners concerned about the loss of green space on wildlife say the ponds would be "glorified, sanitised water features"
Developers looking to build hundreds of...
Council to cut back mowing grass in some areas
A more "ecological and wildlife friendly" approach to maintenance will see a small number of parks and green spaces being mowed less often in...
‘Fake signs’ urging horse-riders to pick up their mess to be removed
Signs installed along Edinburgh’s Water of Leith Walkway urging people to ‘pick up after your horse’ are to be removed by the council.
Bearing the local...
Cameras ready to install to tackle fly tipping
New mobile CCTV cameras are being rolled out across West Lothian in a bid to target offenders who dump waste in the local area.
The...
Fly-tippers hit West Lothian cemeteries
The latest fly-tipping report reveals cemeteries have become the latest target in West Lothian, with the clear-up costing £32k for the last quarter of...
A new future for Edinburgh’s premier park?
Holyrood Park is widely seen as 'an iconic green space' in the heart of the city and 'Edinburgh's premier park'.
Through the path-breaking work...
Change is Painful – a resumé of Spokes May meeting
An account of the SPOKES meeting held on Wednesday - suggesting it might be possible to make enough change in Edinburgh that few need...
Council’s use of toxic weed killer increases
Use of a toxic weed killer which threatens bee colonies and has been linked with cases of cancer has hit a six-year high in...
Low income households to be offered free bulky uplifts
Free bulky uplifts will be offered to low income households in Edinburgh from later this year as part of a £3 million city clean-up...
Questions over transparency for Deposit Return Scheme firm
The Scottish Government is being asked to explain why Circularity Scotland was set up as a private, non-profit company, making it exempt from public...
Edinburgh schools earn Keep Scotland Beautiful eco award
Keep Scotland Beautiful has awarded schools in Edinburgh an Eco-Schools Green Flag which recognises nurseries and schools which have demonstrated a commitment to the...
Council elections 2022 – parties pledge to clean up the city
Edinburgh’s political parties have promised cleaner streets, improved waste collection services and a crackdown on fly-tipping and dog fouling if voted in at the...
Scotland’s unwanted jewellery gets a makeover
A local charity has teamed up with art colleges to rescue old jewellery and give it a new lease of life with the Radical...
Edinburgh Trade Union Council promotes retrofitting campaign
Edinburgh Trade Union Council (ETUC) is pushing for retrofitting older homes in the city hoping to tackle energy poverty, create jobs and...
MSP backs objectors over plans for 300-plus new homes in Balerno
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP Gordon MacDonald has objected to proposals to build more than 300 new homes on Green Belt land in Balerno.More than 500...
UK accolade for Edinburgh eco firm
Edinburgh business CHOOSE is celebrating after being named as the UK’s most eco-friendly packaging development company.
The Granton-based firm landed the prestigious honour in LUXlife...
Edinburgh company steps up fight against plastic pollution
Edinburgh-based CHOOSE, the UK’s leading eco-friendly packaging company, is stepping up the fight against plastic pollution with the launch of what it says is...
Gorgie Farm – Boyack calls for answers before new management
The ailing Gorgie City Farm was thrown a lifeline at the weekend as it was revealed that 10 interested parties have expressed interest in...
Young Scots unveil inspiring ‘Junk Art’ sculpture
Year of Young People 2018 Ambassadors gathered at the People’s Palace for the unveiling of a junk art’ sustainable tree sculpture made entirely of...
The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil – Lyceum Theatre
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.
Dundee Rep Ensemble present
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
Dates: 14 – 24 September
With recently appointed Artistic Director,...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2014
Mrs Mash the Storytelling Cook: stories, songs and participative fun for Portobello's youngest residents. 10.30-11am, The Skylark, 241-243 Portobello High Street.
Toddler...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Global Justice in a New Scotland: an Open Space discussion. This is an opportunity to get together - regardless of how or whether you...
Harlaw Hydro – building to start soon
Today is a big day in the development of Edinburgh’s first community owned renewable energy project, located at Harlaw Reservoir near Balerno.
Harlaw Hydro raised...
Tweet to the council’s Transport Convener this Wednesday
On Wednesday 13 November at 4:00pm you are invited along to a Twitter Q & A with Councillor Lesley Hinds the Transport and Environment...
Transport Committee will make George Street one-way
Councillor Hinds will convene the meeting along with Vice-Convenor Councillor Jim Orr in the Dean of Guild Court Room at the City Chambers. The...
Public debate on environment services – 10 November 2011
Come and make your views known:
Date: Thursday 10 November 2011
Time: 7.30 - 9pm
Venue: City of Edinburgh Room, Lothian Chambers,
59-63 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1...
Council to Allow Cyclists to use Footpaths
The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee met yesterday at the City Chambers.
All motions from the agenda were agreed, and then the...
Edinburgh Council goes Electric
Today the Council has launched a trial of electric scooters. Environmental Leader, Councillor Robert Aldridge, is trialling one of the vehicles provided at no...
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