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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Additional funding for third party grants
An additional £611,000 is being distributed to support voluntary organisations helping vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and their families across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres to reopen
Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will reopen from Monday (1 June), with changes in place to ensure the safety of staff and the public.
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£5m funding for Edinburgh’s ambitious active travel plans
Edinburgh will benefit significantly from £5m Scottish Government funding to support the creation of safe, accessible routes for walking, cycling and wheeling as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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Transport Convener: Out of crises can emerge opportunities
Transport and Environment Convener Cllr Lesley Macinnes writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News on the need to harness the city's new enthusiasm for active travel.
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Building a better Edinburgh, together
Council sets out initial draft framework for Capital’s crisis recovery strategy.
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Edinburgh urged to stay at home, save lives until lockdown restrictions ease
The City of Edinburgh Council is encouraging residents to protect themselves and everyone around them by continuing to follow the Scottish Government’s advice to stay at home.
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How we can work together to support anyone facing homelessness
The support being provided to people facing homelessness in Edinburgh has been commended but we'll need to work together to bring about long-term change, says Adam McVey, Council Leader.
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Become a friend against scams
Our Trading Standards team is encouraging people to register as a Friend Against Scams to protect and prevent people from falling victim to this type of fraud.
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Report reveals impact of Coronavirus on poverty in Edinburgh
The Capital’s leader has outlined the measures the Council will take following a report from the Edinburgh Poverty Commission into the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on residents in the city.
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Putting the safety and wellbeing of domestic abuse victims at the heart of our housing approach
Elected members have adopted a new Domestic Abuse Housing Policy for Edinburgh, strengthening the Council's approach to protecting people and providing safe places to live.