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Edinburgh’s festival season takes centre stage this summer
Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker writes about the summer festival season and finding the balance.
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Edinburgh challenged to end poverty within the next decade
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Adam McVey has pledged that eradicating poverty will stay at the heart of the Council's future actions and policies.
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Transport and Environment Committee to discuss East Craigs Low Traffic Neighbourhood proposal
Refined proposals for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in East Craigs will be considered by Transport and Environment Committee on Thursday (1 October).
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Edinburgh’s Usher Hall receives funding from the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund
Edinburgh’s Usher Hall has received a total of £240,450 from the Scottish Government’s Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund through Creative Scotland.
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Support for Edinburgh's ten-year transport and mobility vision
Our draft vision for accessible, affordable and sustainable travel in Edinburgh has found support from two-thirds of respondents to a citywide consultation.
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Give poor kids a chance
Education Vice Convener Cllr Alison Dickie writes about the pressing issue of child poverty in Edinburgh.
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Increase in sign up for garden waste collections in Edinburgh
More residents have signed up for garden waste permits than at the same time last year the City of Edinburgh Council can report following registration closing in the middle of last week.
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North Edinburgh Arts secures Scottish Land Funds
As part of the ongoing regeneration programme around MacMillan Square, North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) has secured £156,000 from the Scottish Land Fund.
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Edinburgh considers updates to five-year plan for homelessness support
The City of Edinburgh Council plans to revise its Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan to further strengthen support for people facing homelessness.
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Edinburgh locals encouraged to take part in this year’s Great British Beach Clean
We're supporting efforts for this year’s Great British Beach Clean, as Cramond marks 20 years of citizen science. Press release issued by the Marine Conservation Society.
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Work begins on energy-efficient housing developments in North East Edinburgh
Work is underway to build brand new affordable homes in Bingham and Parkview in North East Edinburgh.