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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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New clean-up strategy agreed for Water of Leith basins
The City of Edinburgh Council and its fellow Water of Leith Basin Partnership partners today announced a new joint strategy to address build-ups of debris in the basins.
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New details revealed for the iconic opening of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
On behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Underbelly has revealed details of the Torchlight Procession.
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Equalities groups welcome accessible streets in Edinburgh
A citywide ban on ‘A’ boards and other temporary on-street advertising in Edinburgh has been deemed a success, one year on from its introduction.
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Room for all at St John Vianney Primary School
A vision by primary pupils for creating an inspiring school space to learn in will become reality after winning an innovative new competition run by the City of Edinburgh Council.
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Edinburgh College students show 'X' marks the spot
Students in Edinburgh have joined the Council to encourage those studying in colleges and universities to make sure they’re registered to vote in the forthcoming UK Parliamentary General Election.
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Arrangements confirmed for upcoming tram works on Constitution Street
The Trams to Newhaven project team has today confirmed arrangements for the upcoming construction works on Constitution Street and enabling works on Leith Walk, which will begin in mid-November.
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Bus lane hours consultation launches in Edinburgh
A consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin on Thursday (31 October).
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Road map published for a net zero carbon Edinburgh by 2030
A road map for moving forward the ambitious target to deliver a carbon neutral Capital by 2030 has been set out by the City of Edinburgh Council.
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On-street recycling launched for the first time in Edinburgh
Bubble-blowing bins and an eye-catching art installation have appeared in Edinburgh city centre today as part of a new on-street recycling campaign.
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Council's Regulatory Committee recommended to license sexual entertainment venues
A report recommending that sexual entertainment venues should be licensed will be brought to the City of Edinburgh Council’s Regulatory Committee next week.