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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Lord Provost statement on the passing of Alistair Darling
The Lord Provost pays tribute to former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Edinburgh MP, and Councillor, Alistair Darling who passed away today (November 30).
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Council drive to address Edinburgh’s housing emergency
An initial draft of an action plan has been published by the City of Edinburgh Council as it works towards tackling growing homelessness in the Capital.
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Low Emission Zone signs in place with six months to go
Official road signs are being installed on the boundary of Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), with six months until enforcement begins.
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Council to contribute £60,000 towards renewed Edinburgh Filmhouse
£60,000 will be contributed to Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd supporting the return of the Edinburgh Filmhouse building at 88 Lothian Road, it has been announced today (November 24).
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Council Leader Cammy Day officially opens new Ukraine Welcome Hub and Aid Warehouse alongside the Secretary of State for Scotland
A new Welcome Hub for assisting Ukrainians in Edinburgh and an adjacent warehouse for aid and donations was officially opened today (November 23) by Council Leader Cammy Day.
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Views sought to help shape a visitor levy for Edinburgh
Residents and visitors are once again being invited to have their say on Edinburgh’s plans to introduce a charge on all overnight stays.
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Communal bin roll out continues to be a success
The first phase of new communal bin hubs rolled out by the City of Edinburgh Council is continuing to lead to a massive drop in the number of overflowing bin reports to the local authority.
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Historic Christmas tree is lit up once again in the Capital
The lights of Edinburgh’s Christmas Tree on the Mound were switched on yesterday evening (November 20).
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New campaign focussed on women’s safety in the Capital launches
A new public campaign titled #RespectHerSpace was launched today (November 20) at the City Chambers in Edinburgh.
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Council tenants urged to give their views on new rent proposals
The City of Edinburgh Council is once again asking tenants to give their feedback on rent proposals and the financial pressures they face.