Leader pays tribute to Councillor Val Walker
Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Val Walker, Jane Meagher pays tribute.
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Electric refuse collection vehicles save over 100 tonnes of carbon emissions
In an effort to reach net zero by 2030, the City of Edinburgh Council has successfully deployed five electric refuse collection vehicles.
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Temporary closure for section of West Approach Road
A temporary closure will be in place for a section of the West Approach Road in Edinburgh from Monday for the next five weeks as part of planned maintenance work.
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South Morningside Primary School in the running for top marks
Education Convener Councillor Joan Griffiths welcomes the news today (Friday 3 May) that one of our primary schools has been shortlisted in the annual Times Educational Supplement awards.
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Exhibitions on the Capital’s fiery past and dynamic present open at the Museum of Edinburgh
Two new co-curated exhibitions with partnership organisations were launched at the Museum of Edinburgh yesterday evening (May 2).
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New home for organisers of the Hidden Door Festival
An office space which has been vacant since 2021 will receive a colourful lease of life when the organisation behind the Hidden Door Festival takes up a new residency.
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Breaking new ground for replacement Liberton High School
The next major phase for the replacement Liberton High School has been marked by a special groundbreaking event on the site yesterday (Tuesday 30 April).
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Decision on future delivery of Edinburgh’s winter festivals
Councillors have today (30 April) unanimously agreed to award the contract for the delivery of Edinburgh’s world-famous winter festivals for the next three years.
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Edinburgh 900 community fund opens for applications
Community groups in the Capital can now apply for up to £5,000 worth of funding as part of the Edinburgh 900 programme.
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Health warning regarding potential medical procedures
Edinburgh residents are being urged to contact the City of Edinburgh Council if they have booked a procedure known as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in the Capital this weekend.
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Community invited to remember baby Craig Millar
Over 23 years since the body of a baby boy was tragically discovered in Edinburgh, a memorial dedicated to him will be returned to the community at an unveiling ceremony on Friday (26 April).