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Edinburgh looking ahead to a summer of fun
The City of Edinburgh Council has set up a summer of fun for children and young people along with a number of partner organisations....
Outcry at council’s plans to put more communal bins in the New Town
New Town residents are up in arms over the council's plans to introduce more of the "ugly and intrusive" communal bins into the World...
Planners refer New Town development to a hearing
Councillors on the planning committee agreed by a slim majority to refer the decision on a planning application for a large 1980s building in...
Council awards funding for improvements all over Edinburgh
On Friday the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee met to award some funding for really local projects in one of the most meaningful...
Latest council consultation is all about the Low Emission Zone
The council has set up a consultation to gather views on the proposals for a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Edinburgh’s city centre.
A public...
Cycle campaigners persuade council to think again
The full council of 63 councillors meets virtually tomorrow and one item on the agenda has attracted more comment than most. It is 7.13...
Granton Station – work begins
Work begins to turn Granton Station into thriving creative and community hub.
The first spades were put in the ground today (Wednesday, 23 June) to...
Epic Day Out for thousands of Edinburgh schoolchildren
At Bonaly Scout Centre today the council's Outdoor Learning Team transformed the space into a huge outdoor adventure arena for thousands of Edinburgh school...
Twenty deputations to council’s Transport Committee meeting today
It is probably just as well that the Transport and Environment Committee meeting being held today is a virtual one.
There is simply not...
Opinion – by the Transport Convener on Low Emission Zone proposals
by Councillor Lesley Macinnes, Transport and Environment Convener
Every year, Clean Air Day gives us pause for thought. Is it acceptable that poor air quality...
Final works underway at Powderhall Stables
The final phase of work to transform the 19th century stables on Bonnington Road has begun.
The stable block is to become a work and...
Consultation begins to ensure the prosperity of Edinburgh and city region
A consultation begins on Monday to help shape the economic future of Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland region.
The area is covered...
Spammer tried to hijack the Spaces for People consultation
A spammer set up a bot to submit more than 18,000 fake responses all strongly opposed to the Spaces for People consultation.
This was...
Council officers make recommendations on the future of Spaces for People measures
Council officers have made their recommendations to the members of the Transport Committee who meet next Thursday, regarding what will happen to the Spaces...
Low Emission Zone planned for the city centre – in 2022
The council is planning to introduce a Low Emission Zone in the city centre. It has been talking about it since 2018 and now...
A bird’s eye view of progress with Trams to Newhaven
Trams to Newhaven is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the city in years, linking the end of the existing tramline at York...
Council present draft plan for 2030 Climate Strategy
In all areas of council business there is a common thread woven through many policies, that they are all designed to achieve net zero...
Council have a new ‘streamlined’ approach to dealing with some common housing issues
At the Housing and Homelessness Committee on Thursday there were many discussions around improving the condition of the council's housing stock.
One report set...
Council to consider Spaces for People again in June
The council will consider what to do about the temporary Spaces for People measures on our streets at their next meeting on 17 June...
Additional council funding allocated to key areas
Councillors in Edinburgh agreed today on options for investing around £21m in one-off additional funding, and among them is a proposal to save the...
Council beginning to build new homes on Dumbryden Gardens
The City of Edinburgh Council is starting to build 49 affordable and energy efficient homes at Dumbryden Gardens in Wester Hailes this week.
Following completion of the Dumbryden Gardens phase one development in...
Extended hours for licensed premises this summer
Most pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh will be able to take advantage of extended opening hours during the festival season this summer.
Edinburgh’s Licensing Board...
Council continues support to local businesses with ‘Shop Here This Year’
'Shop Here This Year', delivered by the City of Edinburgh Council under 'Forever Edinburgh', has adapted the campaign in the wake of the global...
Council reopening more public toilets
Public toilets at six venues in the capital will reopen soon for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
Final operational and safety...
High Street to close for essential work from Monday
The High Street will be closing between Blackfriars Street and St Mary’s Street from Monday 24th May for works to replace the setts on...
Council partners with Edinburgh College to light up Granton skyline
Edinburgh skies have been illuminated by the Granton gasholder with creative light shows designed by students from Edinburgh College working in partnership with the...
City’s employability commitment hits its decade milestone
The 'Edinburgh Guarantee', originally the Capital’s youth employability commitment, is celebrating its 10th year and is expanding to help people of all ages access...
Future of South Queensferry development to be decided
PLANS for a prime development on land made available from the completion of the Queensferry Crossing will be determined on Wednesday.
Recommended for approval by...
Public to name Granton Waterfront’s new square
Residents and visitors to the Granton Waterfront area are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council to vote on suggested names - see...
Fountainbridge masterplan moving ahead
If the members of the Finance and Resources committee give the project the go ahead, then the Fountainbridge regeneration plans will move ahead with...
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