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No decision on Spaces for People measures today
The council has introduced many measures under the Spaces for People Covid-19 emergency measures in recent months.
Today the members of the Transport and...
Deputations to the Transport and Environment Committee
The Transport and Environment Committee may never have had so many deputations as it has to read before the meeting on Thursday at 10am.
They...
Edinburgh Libraries are celebrating Book Week Scotland
Although most of the libraries in Edinburgh remain closed, the library service is taking part in Book Week Scotland 2020 and they urge their...
Powered up to keep Edinburgh’s streets clean
The City of Edinburgh Council has just taken delivery of its latest new street sweeper - and this one is all electric.
The new...
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts now need new premises
The movement which responds to the Covid-19 pandemic involves professional chefs cooking meals for those who need them most needs a new home. The...
Council spends millions on consultants
by Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter.
The City of Edinburgh Council spent over £14m on consultants last year.
During the 2018/19 financial year, the council spent...
Garden fight will be decided by The Scottish Government
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter A man who was sold council land on the promise he would get planning permission to turn it...
Craigentinny/Duddingston by-election – Andrew McDonald, Independent
We recorded an episode for our podcast with Andy McDonald who is standing as the independent candidate for the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward in the by...
Council rejects Saughton Mains redevelopment
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to redevelop a set of rundown and underused buildings have been shot down by the council,...
East Claremont Street and its never-ending roadworks
The winds at the weekend blew over barriers shielding open trenches and the excavations on pavements at East Claremont Street. This happened on both...
Taxi drivers have their say before Monday’s council meeting
We have had sight of the written deputation prepared by Unite the union, Edinburgh Cab Branch, for the council's Regulatory Committee on Monday 2...
The Edinburgh Reporter talks to the Council Leader Cllr Adam McVey
At the end of a busy week we recorded the latest episode of our podcast with Cllr Adam McVey who leads the SNP/Labour coalition...
Council’s whistleblowing investigations will ‘significantly’ run over budget
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
The bill for Edinburgh City Council’s whistleblowing investigations is likely to run significantly over budget, according to the authority’s...
Council will support local businesses when Level Three begins on Monday
Earlier today the First Minister confirmed changes to lockdown restrictions in Edinburgh under Scotland’s new five-tier approach.
Following recommendations from public health officials, Nicola Sturgeon...
Development to go ahead at Corstorphine Hospital
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to redevelop Corstorphine Hospital and its grounds have finally been given the go ahead by Edinburgh City...
Free school meals to continue until Easter – how to check if you qualify
Families who may be struggling to provide food for their children can check online to see if they are entitled to receive free school...
Coronavirus – is Edinburgh to go to Level 3?
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh is set for ‘Level three’ of The Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions, according to a leaked report.
Level three of...
Council by election – reminder to register to vote today
If you live in the Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward then you must be registered to vote to have your say on 12 November 2020. And the...
Craigentinny/Duddingston by-election – Margaret Graham Scottish Labour Party
Margaret Graham is the Scottish Labour Party candidate in the by election which will take place on 12 November 2020 in the Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward....
Board will rely on help from government to run Edinburgh’s health services
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh health body will rely on The Scottish Government to bridge a £17.8m overspend, according to a new report.
A...
Craigentinny/Duddingston by-election – Eleanor Price, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate
Eleanor Price is the Conservative candidate in the Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward.
There are seven candidates for the position of the fourth councillor in the ward...
Community council oppose Royal Mile billboard
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Community councillors are ‘vehemently objecting’ to plans to hoist a huge two-storey advertising board on the Royal Mile,...
Thor’s Tipi may be on the way back to Waverley Mall
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Council set to allow Thor’s Tipi to come back to Waverley Mall this winter.
Edinburgh City Council is set to...
Craigentinny/Duddingston by election – Ethan Young SNP candidate
Ethan Young is the SNP candidate in the upcoming by election in Craigentinny/Duddingston.
He has been involved with the SNP for about 15 years...
Government funding for business now available
As explained by the First Minister at the media briefing earlier, businesses which are affected by local restrictions and so are unable to trade,...
Beauty therapist to appeal planning decision to The Scottish Government
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy ReporterA beauty therapist who is trying to keep her business going through the coronavirus pandemic, says she will now...
Three Edinburgh councillors nominated for awards
There are three Edinburgh councillors nominated for the 2020 Councillor wards run by Local Government Information Unit (LGIU Scotland) and CCLA, which is a...
Low Traffic Neighbourhood in East Craigs paused for consideration of legal advice
The proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in East Craigs has provoked more words, spoken and written, much in the way of opposition whether from...
Deputations to the council
In normal times, the various deputations to any council meeting would be heard verbally in the city chamber.
At present with all council meetings...
Councillors’ questions and answers posed today
At today's full council meeting, all councillors, as is usual, have the opportunity to ask questions of the council leader and the various Conveners....
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