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Peak Hour pedestrianisation of Waverley Bridge for festive period
A series of temporary changes on Waverley Bridge have been approved by Council public safety officers to better ensure safety and accessibility at...
Green Light for Work to Begin on new South Edinburgh Primary School
Work is expected to begin before Christmas to build a new primary school and nursery in Canaan Lane after planning approval was granted today.
The...
Edinburgh’s Communities to Come Together in Remembrance
Edinburgh will join the rest of the world, this weekend, in observing Remembrance Day – a commemoration of the sacrifices of members of the...
Helping to Build Meaningful Lives at St. Stephen’s Service in Sighthill
Following time spent at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, people are being helped to build meaningful lives at home thanks to sixteen refurbished apartments in...
Residents support Gilmerton Gateway against council opposition
Developers proposing to build shops, a hotel and business start-up units have been “overwhelmed” by the level of public support – ahead of a...
Marketing Edinburgh board threatens to resign
The entire board of the organisation that promotes Edinburgh to the world has threatened to resign – claiming that funding cuts “will cause lasting...
Public Consultation on Bus Lane Hours to Launch in Edinburgh
Public consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin tomorrow (Thursday 31 October).
Bus lanes in Edinburgh are...
Agreement to be Drawn up to Protect Water of Leith Basin
Key partners will be involved in establishing a new agreement on the day-to-day management of the Water of Leith basin.
Plans for the agreement, which...
Respect is high on the agenda at the City Chambers
Last week at the City Chambers, SNP Councillor Ellie Bird's motion demanded that councillors set a respectful tone both in and out of chamber....
Council to throw a spotlight on the Edinburgh Film Guild
Councillor Gillian Gloyer drew the Edinburgh Film Guild to the council's attention yesterday. She explained its importance to Edinburgh and asked the Lord Provost...
Expansion of ‘Home First’ Model of Health and Social Care Approved
Plans have been approved by members of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) to accelerate approaches to care for people at home and in...
Plans to Future-proof South East Edinburgh’s GP Services
Members of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) have announced plans to future-proof GP services in one of the fastest growing areas of the...
Council Encourages Residents to Help Keep Streets Leaf-free
As Autumn gets a hold on the seasons, Edinburgh's trees are once again beginning to shed their leaves.
The Council's street cleansing team is taking...
Gucci leads the way at the City Chambers
No truly this is not all about councillors' expenses and the Lord Provost's underwear.
Gucci is a dog.
Edinburgh Councillor Derek Howie took some...
Health and Social Care Budget Expected to Break Even
Edinburgh’s health and social care budget is expected to break even following positive progress by the city’s Integration Joint Board (EIJB) and its partners.
At...
Council Publish Net Zero Carbon Roadmap
A road map has been set out by the City of Edinburgh Council for moving forward the ambitious target to deliver a carbon neutral...
Development Partner Sought for Fountainbridge Regeneration
Fountainbridge neighbourhood regeneration took a major step forward yesterday (Monday, 21 October) with the launch of a bidding process by the City of Edinburgh...
Nelson Monument bedecked in flags for Trafalgar Day
The Nelson Monument on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill is colourfully commemorated for Trafalgar Day (Monday 21 October) with the message that Nelson ordered to be...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – some facts and figures
Christmas has all kicked off on Twitter, even though we have yet to mark Halloween, Guy Fawkes or even Light Night which begins the...
Road Conditions Improve with a PPM* Approach
(*Planned Preventative Maintenance)
Over £15m invested across carriageways and footways in 2018/19 - almost £6m more than the previous year - has seen conditions on...
Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone plans Informed by Public Feedback
Due to come before the city’s Transport and Environment Committee on Friday (October 11) is a report setting out progress on Edinburgh’s ambitious vision...
New Baby Garden of Remembrance Opened at Mortonhall
As Baby Loss Awareness Week gets under way across the UK, a specially designed garden of remembrance for bereaved parents has been opened at...
Greens welcome report on Edinburgh’s 20mph scheme
Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell today welcomed the evaluation of The City of Edinburgh Council's 20mph scheme.
According to the report (which you can read...
City Council Evaluates Impact of 20mph Zones
An evaluation report has concluded that the Council’s pioneering roll-out of 20mph speed limits across Edinburgh has broadly met the project’s aims and objectives....
Car-free ‘Open Streets’ set to Return for Autumn
'Open Streets' is set to return to the Capital this weekend with a packed programme of activities planned to bring the Old Town to...
Annual Awareness Event gets Young Drivers Behind the Wheel
A thought-provoking insight into the risks and responsibilities faced by drivers is being given this week to hundreds of new and aspiring young motorists.
Sixth-year...
Saughton Park Micro-hydro Scheme has Bespoke Archimedes Screw Installed
The latest feature in Saughton Park's stunning £8m refurbishment, a 10-tonnes and 10 metres long Archimedes Screw, made quite a splash when it was...
New Garden Waste Permits out for Delivery
Residents who have signed up for the next garden waste service year in Edinburgh have started to receive their permit stickers through the post.
The...
Global Cities CAN B Initiative Selects Edinburgh as Winning Applicant
Edinburgh has been announced as one of four cities to join the prestigious Global Cities CAN B programme after an intensive selection process, making...
EICA:Ratho Looking Forward to Welcoming Europe’s Top Climbers
In just over a week, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA):Ratho will once again take centre stage as it welcomes some of the world’s...
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