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Conservative councillors accused of “abandoning” their constituents at the next election
Two Edinburgh councillors have been accused of “abandoning their constituents” for “safer seats” after it emerged they will stand in different wards to those...
Three Wee Forests planted in Edinburgh
Urban spaces in Edinburgh are being covered with Wee Forests the size of tennis courts in an initiative which has begun over the last...
Council promise to examine accessibility in streets and buildings
The council is set to look at how it can improve the accessibility of Edinburgh’s streets and buildings for disabled people — after one councillor called...
Conservative councillor claims Spaces for People has “hogged council resources”
A Conservative councillor claims that a new primary school in Edinburgh will not have a safe walking route ready for pupils when it opens...
New pedestrian crossings planned for Lanark Road
The council already had plans to improve the road crossing over Lanark Road at Kingsknowe Park by improving the existing traffic island to create...
Urgent review of community council notification process to take place
An urgent review into how community councils are kept in the loop about key issues affecting their area is to be undertaken after groups accused The...
Changes to disabled parking at Botanics still “unsuitable”
Following protests by disabled driver, Hugh Munro. the council has redesigned the arrangements for blue badge parking at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RGBE)...
Consultation on City Plan 2030 ends on Monday
If you have not already had your say then do read the Proposed Local Development Plan: City Plan 2030.
The consultation on the plan closes...
Government funding will allow North Edinburgh projects to make progress
The Scottish Government has announced £25 million of funding for community projects which includes £3.7 million for North Edinburgh.
This will help to transform the...
Coronavirus – council leaders urge everyone to redouble their efforts
Council Leader Adam McVey and Depute Leader Cammy Day urge everyone in Edinburgh to continue to follow Covid measures as new guidance was announced...
Have your say on events in Edinburgh – last day today
This is the last 24 hours when people in Edinburgh can give their views on how public spaces in the city are used for...
Craigmillar community space – costs rising
A multi-use community space in Craigmillar is set to cost more than four times as much to complete as was originally estimated.
As part of...
Inquiry into council culture makes fifty recommendations
An independent review into how complaints of misconduct are handled within The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has listed 50 recommendations for improving the...
Council leader calls on Conservative group to back call for Johnson’s resignation
The leader of The City of Edinburgh Council has challenged Conservative councillors to join him in calling for Boris Johnston’s resignation amid claims that...
Planners refuse permission for drive through at Pilton Drive
On Wednesday the planning committee was recommended to approve a drive through Costa Coffee which was planned for a site next to the Morrisons...
Cycling Scotland funding improvement for active travel in south east Edinburgh
Cycling Scotland has awarded more than £49,900 to improving cycling facilities for residents at social housing developments run by The City of Edinburgh Council...
New Morningside primary school to be officially named on Tuesday
Councillors will choose from three possible names shortlisted for the new primary school being built on Canaan Lane.
The three names were Canaan Lane Primary...
Call for a halt to school inspections
Calls are being made to halt school inspections as the pandemic continues to take its toll on teachers and pupils across Edinburgh.
Responding to a...
Planning officers recommend approval of Costa Coffee drive through
On Wednesday the planning committee will be asked to approve a drive through Costa Coffee to be situated next to the Morrisons filling station...
Communal bins – council “information event” did not offer important advice
At the first of several information events about the planned installation of more communal bins today it was not made entirely clear that it...
Edinburgh is now a Living Wage city
During the annual Living Wage Week Edinburgh has been accredited with Living Wage City status. This recognises that the council has set an ambition...
Changes to traffic arrangements on North Bridge begin from Saturday night
As part of the refurbishment works on North Bridge no vehicular traffic will be allowed to cross between 8pm on Saturday 13 November and...
Senior council director lands top job with English local authority
Dr Stephen Moir, Executive Director of Corporate Service at The City of Edinburgh Council has announced he is leaving Edinburgh to take up the...
Complaint details councillor’s “unacceptable” behaviour
The Edinburgh councillor referred to an ethics watchdog has been accused of "needlessly aggressive" behaviour towards two female junior lawyers.
Councillor John McLellan is alleged...
Road changes on Arboretum Place continue to make visits to The Botanics difficult for...
Disabled motorist Hugh Munro staged a one man demonstration at the Botanics today to show the difficulties he has in exiting his car onto...
Positive review of Edinburgh’s social care services
The Care Inspectorate has just released a report into the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership - the body which delivers care services for...
COP26 – Planning Convener on the City Plan and Net Zero
This article has been provided by the Planning Convener, Cllr Neil Gardiner, as part of our series of articles to be published ...
“Levelling Up” funding comes to Granton
Some of the UK Government's Levelling Up funding will help the plans to redevelop the first phase of the development around the Granton Gas...
Green councillor to become ministerial adviser
Cllr Gavin Corbett is to resign on 7 November as Green councillor for Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart and will become a special adviser to the Green Scottish...
Council needs a “culture change”
A change in culture is needed at The City of Edinburgh Council to ensure assaults and abuse committed by a senior social worker “could never...
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