Colinton and Fairmilehead by-election to be held in January
A by-election will be held in the Colinton and Fairmilehead ward following the resignations of Councillor Marco Biagi and Councillor Louise Spence.
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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.
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Council Leader's Report September 2020
Latest news from Council Leader Adam McVey.
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Tech deal is another step on the road to smart city status
Depute Council Leader Councillor Cammy Day writes in today's Evening News.
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Edinburgh Councillors to consider Cemetery Tour Operator Registration Scheme
The Council has proposed the introduction of a registration scheme and a formalised code of conduct for tour operators who take groups to visit the city’s cemeteries as part of their paid tour.
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Transport Convener: Working to deliver a safer, healthier environment for East Craigs
Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News on plans for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in East Craigs.