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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. 

    Published: February 7th 2020

  • 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.

    Published: February 7th 2020

  • 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.

    Published: February 5th 2020

  • 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).

    Published: February 5th 2020

  • 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.

    Published: February 4th 2020

  • 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.

    Published: February 3rd 2020

  • 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:

    Published: February 3rd 2020