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Protesters warned to stay away from Edinburgh by the council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Adam Mcvey has warned anyone thinking of protesting in Edinburgh tomorrow against the lockdown to stay at home.
Cllr...
How to recycle your Christmas tree
If you had a real Christmas tree then there are a couple of ways to dispose of it after Twelfth Night.
You can take...
In praise of UNICEF – from the Chair of Edible Edinburgh Partnership
Cllr George Gordon is Chair of Edible Edinburgh Partnership, and here he writes for us throwing a spotlight on the UNICEF food hamper distribution...
New schools will go ahead in Edinburgh
Funding for new schools at Liberton and Wester Hailes was included in an announcement by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary, made...
Licensing Board issues warning to St Vincent Bar
The St Vincent Bar, was issued with a written warning after today's licensing board meeting.
The board spent almost two hours today considering an...
Planning granted for student flats on London Road
Planning permission has been approved by The City of Edinburgh Council today for student flats on London Road.
The 76-bed development, is a project by...
Four more libraries opening today
The City of Edinburgh Council is opening four more Edinburgh libraries on Monday as part of a phased plan allowing more access to community...
Council will continue to lobby Scottish Government over Covid-19 restrictions
The City of Edinburgh Council has unanimously passed an Emergency motion expressing their 'regret' at the restrictions imposed upon Edinburgh in the most recent...
Bake Off winner to be recognised by the city
Cllr Sue Webber who represents the Pentland Hills Ward has asked that the city recognises the achievement of Peter Sawkins who recently won the...
Permission granted for housing based development at Edinburgh Park
The City of Edinburgh Council's planners have approved planning consent for Parabola's planning application for the land to the south of Edinburgh Park.
The...
Deputations to the council meeting – in full here
The City of Edinburgh Council has a full council meeting today at which all 63 councillors are expected to attend.
The meeting is being...
Finance Secretary announces new £185 million package for business
The Scottish Government has announced a new £185 million package of targeted Covid-19 support for businesses in Scotland.
The announcement follows discussions with business groups...
Cards designed for Christmas
Every year there is an annual Christmas card competition open to all City of Edinburgh Council schools – primary, secondary and special to design...
Cramond and Barnton Community Council AGM – office bearers appointed
The Cramond and Barnton Community Council held their AGM recently when they appointed office bearers to the following positions:
Chair - Andrew Mather Vice...
Have your say on the 2021 council budget
Help us plan your services, have your say – by Councillors Rob Munn and Joan Griffiths, Finance and Resources Convener and Vice Convener
Budget planning...
Council plans to fell trees for new green corridor criticised
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Council plans to fell more than 800 Edinburgh trees, including an entire wood, have been criticised by a campaign...
Mapping the Spaces for People measures
The City of Edinburgh Council has put in Spaces for People measures all over the city using some of over £7 million awarded to...
Uncertain times for Tron funding
Today at the Finance and Resources Committee, The City of Edinburgh Council will be asked for over £500,000 to be set aside from its...
Coronavirus – Edinburgh police not proactive over travel restrictions
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Appearing at a meeting of The City of Edinburgh Council’s Policy and Sustainability Committee on Tuesday, Chief Superintendent Sean...
Yellow weather warning might affect Edinburgh
There is a yellow weather warning which affects areas skirting around Edinburgh, over Wednesday and Thursday, and of course that might affect us here...
Row over road works in Edinburgh
A war of words has broken out between two councillors over delays to planned road works.
Almond councillor Kevin Lang, Liberal Democrats, has accused the...
Accounts Commission tells council it ‘could do better’
The Accounts Commission has issued a report on the way the council conducts its business, and it is not entirely happy.
The report recognises...
Tollcross Community Council disappointed at prospect of planning decision
Tollcross Community Council are disappointed by the recommendation to council planners to allow the new student housing development at Lower Gilmore Place overlooking the...
Council encourages you to shop local this Christmas #shopherethisyear
This festive season the council are calling on Edinburgh residents to celebrate what’s on our doorsteps — in a new campaign that encourages...
Drainage issue closes James Gillespie’s Primary School tomorrow – for some pupils
This is a letter which the headteacher of James Gillespie's has been sent out to parents and carers this evening. The school will be...
Council grant funding for some town centre projects
Five projects will benefit from Edinburgh Council’s Town Centre Fund. These are Gracemount public realm, Craigmillar town centre, Westside Plaza Phase 3, Granton Station,...
Deputations to today’s council meeting
The deputations to council meetings are usually made to the council in person in the City Chambers.
At present these are made in writing...
Council secures further funding for Spaces for People
The council has been awarded almost £2m in additional funding from Sustrans to improve conditions for walking, cycling and wheeling. This will be added...
Council to introduce cemetery tour guide operator registration scheme
The council has agreed to introduce a registration system for those who want to conduct tours around some Edinburgh cemeteries from January 2021 onwards....
Hours long meeting – nothing much decided
The council's Transport and Environment Committee meeting went on all day. It began at 10am and finished just after 6pm.
It involves eleven councillors...
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