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Police out in force today in Edinburgh city centre
The police were out in force today in Edinburgh city centre - as a single force. Since Monday the new single police service was...
What changes would you like to see in Edinburgh’s city centre?
Well now you can add your voice to the debate. The council is taking the next 6 weeks to tell you about their plans...
Councillor Tom Buchanan
Councillor Tom Buchanan's family has confirmed that he passed away peacefully this morning in hospital.
Councillor Steve Cardownie, Deputy Council Leader and leader of the...
New park to be formed at Drumbrae
WORK TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER ON NEW PUBLIC PARK FOR THE CITY
Details have been announced of a new park to be created in Edinburgh...
Easter in Edinburgh
SOMETHING FOR ALL FOR THE FAMILY AND ALL WEATHERS THIS EASTER
Here are some ideas for amusing all ages at council-owned attractions across the city.
Councillor...
Horsemeat found in Edinburgh school
COUNCIL TEST RESULTS CONFIRM PRESENCE OF HORSEMEAT IN MINCE SUPPLIED TO A SCHOOL KITCHEN
Test results carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council have...
The City honours Dame Elizabeth Blackadder
With a poem specially written and performed by the Edinburgh Makar, Ron Butlin, a speech by the President of the Royal Scottish Academy, Arthur...
VIDEO – New Kick Pitch opened in Murrayburn Gardens
The council have spent just over £20,000 renovating the kick pitch in Murrayburn Gardens and it was officially opened today by a visit from...
Council set up new body to deal with Property repairs
Owners of shared properties looking to organise repairs will be able to get help from a new Council service from Tuesday 2 April 2013,...
Planned relocation of Edinburgh Printmakers to Fountainbridge
The council will discuss the proposed relocation of Edinburgh Printmakers at today's Finance and Budget Committee Meeting.
A Council report indicates the gallery has outgrown...
Ecostars Edinburgh looking to clear the air!
City companies who want to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles are being urged to take advantage of a free advice and assessment...
Council consultation on Easter Craiglockhart
The Council is seeking views from local people about the future management and ownership of Easter Craiglockhart Hill Local Nature Reserve and the adjacent...
Vacant site to be developed as retirement project
Vacant site set to become new retirement development
Plans for a high quality retirement development in Liberton Road, Edinburgh have been given the green light...
Council agree to examine food on their menus
Trust in the food we eat
by Councillor Chas Booth
The council agreed yesterday to Councillor Booth's motion to examine the food being served by the...
Council decide to keep Castlebrae Community High School open
The council has decided the future for Castlebrae Community High School - and it is to stay open.
Following deputations this morning from pupils, education experts,...
Transport Committee to look at proposals for City Centre
The council's Transport Committee will meet next week and one of the reports on their agenda will ask them to turn their attention to...
Council seeking foster homes for children with disabilities
There is a continual drive to find foster carers in Edinburgh, especially those willing to take on the extremely rewarding challenge of caring for...
VIDEO – Fairtrade Fortnight ends with Awards Ceremony
Fair Trade Fortnight has come to an end with awards being made by The Lord Provost, The Rt Hon Donald Wilson at a ceremony...
New Food Pack service sponsored by Edinburgh Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Edinburgh tees off new Food Pack service for Edinburgh
Previously homeless households in Edinburgh will be able to access a new Food...
Live in Leith? Take part in this survey
The Feeling Safe Community Forum aims to do just that - to create an environment where people feel safe. They are currently seeking suggestions for...
VIDEO – Save the Brae fight goes on
The council issued a report on 21 February 2013 about their proposed closure of Castlebrae Community High School. The proposal is that the building...
New care home in West Edinburgh named
The latest state-of-the-art care home commissioned by The City of Edinburgh Council is to be called Drumbrae House.
The new 60 bed care home is...
Illegal dumping catches attention of local MSP
Gordon Macdonald MSP recently visited the site of illegal dumping on the outskirts of Hermiston village. Strewn around the field adjacent to the road...
Paolozzi Prize for Art – get your nominations in now
CREATIVITY CALLING: PAOLOZZI PRIZE OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
Art teachers in Edinburgh schools are invited to nominate pupils for the prestigious Paolozzi Prize for Art, which...
Council warning on catchment requests
COUNCIL ADVISES SCHOOL PLACING REQUESTS MAY NOT BE MET
The City of Edinburgh Council is warning parents who have applied for primary school places out...
Council want to offer respite play schemes
COUNCIL PLEDGES INCREASED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Proposals to ensure that children with disabilities are entitled to up to six weeks of access to...
Photography Exhibition – Assembly Rooms Tuesday 26 February
HEARTSTONE & THE COMMUNITY COVENANT 26 February, 2013 From 2-4pm - Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Tomorrow afternoon (26 February 2013) at the Assembly Rooms from 2-4pm,...
Lord Provost launches Fairtrade Fortnight
LAUNCH OF FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2013
Lord Provost Donald Wilson and Scotmid’s Malcolm Brown got together with children from Stockbridge Primary School this morning to mark...
Council planning improvements on The Royal Mile
The council has big plans for improving The Royal Mile. Parts of the historic street which lie opposite the City Chambers were part-time pedestrianised...
Greens urge no evictions on bedroom tax
Green councillor Steve Burgess has put forward a motion to the Council’s Policy Committee for their meeting on 26 February 2013 which commits the...
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