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RAAC – update on schools in Edinburgh
Schools which are affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight construction material that was used in the construction of some public...
Council asks Holyrood for cash to fix crumbling concrete
Edinburgh City Council has called on the Scottish Government to stump up cash needed to fix crumbling school roofs, as councillors fear vital services...
Council leader queried over short term let comments
The leader of Edinburgh Council has been criticised after he apparently backed a further delay to the introduction of the city’s short-term let licensing...
Council introduces tenants at Waverley Court
The council's working offices at Waverley Court on Market Street have large unused spaces where workers have not returned to the office.
To combat...
‘No cold calling’ zones to be expanded
Signs to ward off doorstep cold callers are preventing nearly £400,000 being lost to scammers, the council says.
The city’s ‘no cold calling zones’ aim...
Book – Demarco’s Edinburgh
A new book, Demarco's Edinburgh, will be launched at an event next week telling tales of the racehorse winnings which paid for seed capital...
Leith controlled parking zone effective from Monday
The controlled parking zone in Leith will be operational on Monday. The area includes Leith Walk, Pilrig, Leith and North Leith. Parking permits for...
Five things you need to know today
New commission for National Museums Scotland
Climate change and fashion are combined in the latest exciting commission by the National Museum of Scotland which incorporates...
Finding Greyfriars Bobby – the film star
The cremated remains of the Skye Terrier who starred in the 1961 Disney movie about Greyfriars Bobby were commemorated on Friday and placed in...
Council approves the updated design for George Street and First New Town project
The council's Transport and Environment Committee have approved the next version of the designs for George Street which is the one the council will...
Edinburgh International Festival – festival first for Benedetti
This year is the first that Nicola Benedetti has been in charge of the event as Festival Director.
As a celebrated violinist she knows...
Still no long-term housing plans for Ukrainians on cruise ship
No plans have been made to move displaced Ukrainians living on a cruise ship in Edinburgh into proper housing, as the council warns a...
Drinks balcony refused at Caley Picture House
The Edinburgh Wetherspoon’s bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.
The council refused to grant planning permission over fears the...
Delay to strip club licensing scheme after ‘nil cap’ struck down by legal decision
The start date for a new strip club licensing scheme in Edinburgh has been pushed back, after a move by the city council to...
Five things you need to know today
Keeping on track
Just as the trams are making some real progress in Edinburgh it is again brought home to us that the inquiry into...
Police being trained to administer overdose life saver
Naloxone training rolled out to all West Lothian officers
Police across West Lothian are being trained to deliver the lifesaving drug Naloxone in a bid...
John Swinney announces his retiral from government
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is leaving the Scottish Government after nearly 16 years.
He will stand down as Deputy...
SNP council group propose to do a lot with increases in council tax
The SNP group on Edinburgh Council have lodged their plans for the budget to be set later this week, and these include a partial...
Eat Out Edinburgh campaign to be repeated
Foodie fortnight is back with Essential Edinburgh's campaign Eat Out Edinburgh being brought back for another year.
The two week long emphasis on city...
Jenners fire – city centre streets closed off
A fire which broke out on the Rose Street side of the former Jenners building has resulted in a great deal of activity in...
Government is looking for hosts for Ukrainian families
People in Scotland are being asked to consider if they could open their homes to displaced people from Ukraine as part of a new...
Labour councillor excluded from party for second time
An Edinburgh councillor suspended from the Labour group has launched an attack on colleagues, accusing the local party of using “Tory votes” to prop up an...
Teachers propose to strike next week – Edinburgh schools will be closed
Teachers are planning to take industrial action next Thursday 24 November.
The strike has been called by the Educational Institute of Scotland and the...
Council funding gap rises to £80 million
An extra £10 million of cuts will need to be identified by The City of Edinburgh Council next year, it has emerged, as councillors...
Scottish Government appoint panel of experts ahead of Emergency Budget Review
A panel of experts, including economists who will study the impact on Scotland of the UK Chancellor’s fiscal approach will assist The Scottish Government...
Vehicles should be kept out of city parks
At Thursday’s Full Council meeting Euan Hyslop, councillor for Drumbrae/Gyle ward has lodged a motion calling for vehicle entrances to Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces...
Doors Open Days – Forth Road Bridge tours fully booked
FORTH ROAD BRIDGE OPEN DAY TOURS FULLY BOOKED
Overwhelming response to Doors Open Day toursVisitors have chance to enter charity raffle for bridge tower trip
Guided...
EIFF – Aftersun ★★★★
Charlotte Wells’ critically acclaimed debut feature film ‘Aftersun’ opened the 75th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival on Friday.
The Opening Night Gala screening, sponsored...
Take your pick at Army at the Fringe
Army At The Fringe opened at Hepburn House in August 2017 aiming to spark conversations about what the Army is and what it...
Critical Mass – cycle rides hoping to make a difference
Critical Mass rides take place each month on the last Saturday in the city centre - and there are Critical Mass rides around the...
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