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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Liberton Primary School fire
Contingency arrangements have now been made for pupils and staff at Liberton Primary School which will remain closed due to the significant damage caused by Wednesday’s fire.
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Travel advice for Scotland Six Nations matches
As tens of thousands of rugby fans prepare to flock to Murrayfield over the coming weekends, they are being reminded to plan travel ahead.
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Project to restore North Bridge enters key phase
A project to refurbish Edinburgh’s iconic North Bridge is set to enter a new phase, involving work to the road crossing it and to the underside of the bridge deck.
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Transport leader welcomes Scotland’s new National Transport Strategy
Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes comments on the publication of the 20-year strategy, which envisions a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system.
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A decade of five-star treatment at the Usher Hall
Since opening its doors over 100 years ago the Usher Hall has boasted shows from the Rolling Stones and Ella Fitzgerald to Adele and Lewis Capaldi - but the real stars can be found behind the scenes.
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Fire at Liberton Primary School
Liberton Primary School will be closed for the rest of the week following a major fire at the school this afternoon (Wednesday 5 February).
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Best foot forward: Iconic Paolozzi sculptures return to Picardy Place
Much-loved sculptures by the artist Eduardo Paolozzi were returned to their home on Picardy Place today (Tuesday, 4 February) after more than two years in a temporary location.
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Evergreen Edinburgh leads the way
Edinburgh households are more climate aware and generate less waste per resident than those of any other major Scottish City according to new report produced by the Council.
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The changing face of Princes Street
Edinburgh's famous shopping street is evolving. Here, Council Leader Adam McVey comments on the outlook for Princes Street in the coming months and years.
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Making Edinburgh a Million Tree City
The following article by Culture and Communities Vice Convener Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan was published in today’s Edinburgh Evening News: