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McVey calls on all councillors to support demo on Thursday
SNP Cllr for Leith, Adam McVey, who is Council Leader called upon all elected councillors to take part in the demonstration against the cap...
Fancy a career in early learning and childcare?
If you fancy a career in early learning or childcare then the council is running two information events this week at the Scottish Storytelling...
New cycling measures on Leith Walk believed to be a Scottish first
While politicians move towards the possibility of using part of Leith Walk as a tram corridor, they are keen to make it a safer...
City Centre West to East Cycle Link – Information events today and Thursday
There are two information sessions this week all about the City Centre West to East Cycle Link and street design project. (CCWEL)
The first is...
Centenarian with a cause
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, held a birthday party for Doris Keir to celebrate her 100th birthday. Doris revealed that...
Councils must learn lessons about keeping public buildings safe
All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission...
Exhibition of native plants at the Botanics
A major new international arts initiative highlighting the intricate beauty and biodiversity of plant life opened in Edinburgh today.
‘Flora Scotia’ at the Royal Botanic...
Glowride celebrates Edinburgh becoming a 20mph city
The Glowride postponed from earlier in the month took place last night starting at the City Chambers just after dark.
All cyclists taking part were...
SPOKES meeting about cycling and trams is timely
by Councillor Scott Arthur, Labour councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead.
With the consultation for the completion of Edinburgh’s tramline to Newhaven now taking place, SPOKES picked a...
Council continues to look at options for city’s schools
The council's education committee meets next week at a special session to allow ongoing discussion about the future of schools in the west and...
New special school to replace St Crispin’s – plans on view today
New special school planned on site of former Burdiehouse Primary School
The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to build a new special school to...
FUSE will offer high quality training for those who work at Edinburgh St James
We should all expect great service at Edinburgh St James when it opens. That is one of the aspirations of FUSE which aims to put...
Sputnik no longer a member of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
According to the Sputnik UK Press Office the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has thrown it out of the organisation following political pressure.
Our earlier article explained...
Council turns out the lights for #Earth Hour
Next week The City of Edinburgh Council will once again demonstrate their commitment to action on climate change, joining WWF Scotland for the planet’s...
Councillor asks for action on construction sites
Councillor Cammy Day lodged a motion at today's council meeting to introduce a construction charter to make building in the city safer for employees.
The...
West Edinburgh business units opened by council
The City of Edinburgh Council built and has now fully let 16 industrial units in West Edinburgh.
East Hermiston Business Park was built using funding...
Council buys Granton Waterfront site from National Grid
The council has announced today that it has agreed terms with National Grid only earlier this week to buy the former National Grid site...
Spotlight on Councillor Cammy Day
Cammy Day is councillor for Forth Ward in the north of the city and leader of the Edinburgh Labour Group. He was born and...
First wedding held at the newly fitted out Marriage Suite at City Chambers
This is the newly fitted out Marriage Suite at the City Chambers. The council moved out of Lothian Chambers on George IV Bridge meaning...
Petition launched to change signage to City Centre car park
A petition has been lodged with The City of Edinburgh Council to change the signage to the Holyrood Road car park.
Residents of St John's...
Council keen to stress the positives about tram extension
Having conducted an independent survey about the tram, the council is now keen to get views from the public on extending the line to...
Council ready to ask for your views on completing the tram to Newhaven
In September 2017 the council took a decision to move on to Stage 2 of the proposal to extend the tramline from York Place...
Consultation event about Lower Granton Road Cycle Path on Wednesday
At an event tomorrow Granton and District Community Council invite you to have your say about proposals to improve the Lower Granton Road Cycle Path.
Date:...
Glowride to celebrate final 20mph zone cancelled due to weather
The City of Edinburgh Council has postponed the GlowRide planned for this Sunday evening until later in the month or early April.
The purpose of...
Council trying hard to keep the city moving
With an amber warning now, which was only reduced from red this morning, roads are still covered with snow, although many pavements are cleared...
Council to vote on spending £22 million on North Bridge
The North Bridge is to undergo an extensive programme of refurbishment if the council agrees to spend £22 million at a committee meeting later...
Council sets budget after long day of discussions
The council's budget meeting began at 10 am with several deputations and coursed through the day with occasional moments of levity and laughter, but...
Councillors support #timesup campaign
Most women councillors at the City of Edinburgh Council wore black today showing their support for the #timesup campaign
SNP Councillor Cathy Fullerton explained the...
Council’s budget meeting 22 February 2018
The council will meet at 10am to discuss its budget for the next year. Here we follow all the chat and explain what is...
Council budget – Liberal Democrats claim they ‘did better’
In their motion to today's council meeting (which will deal only with the budget for the next year) the Liberal Democrat Group of six...
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