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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Usher Hall retains five-star status
The Usher Hall has further cemented its reputation as the Capital’s foremost concert hall with a five-star quality rating from VisitScotland as part of its Quality Assurance Scheme.
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Lauriston Castle launches its 2024 programme
Lauriston Castle officially launched its 2024 programme this week with a visit from Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker alongside members of the multi-award winning Edinburgh Living History.
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Granton gasholder taking shape for future public park
New footage released by the Council today shows the tank in the iconic gasholder frame has been infilled in preparation for the site to become a public park in the future.
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Funding available for community-focussed projects in Edinburgh
Do you have an idea that will make a difference to your local community? Applications are now open for a grant of up to £5,000 to make your idea a reality.
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Consultation opens on future Dalry town centre proposals
Proposals to make Dalry greener, healthier and more vibrant are being presented for consultation from today.
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Melville Crescent set for major improvement project
Work will soon get underway to significantly improve public spaces on Melville Crescent, thanks to £2.1m in Transport Scotland funding secured by the City of Edinburgh Council.
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Edinburgh marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
A service took place to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Edinburgh today (March 25).
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Culture and Communities Convener welcomes UK Government funding for the Filmhouse
Culture and Communities Convener, Val Walker gives her reaction to the UK Government committing £1.5m to Filmhouse Edinburgh Ltd as part of their Community Ownership Levelling Up Fund.
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Residents invited to discover the history of Edinburgh’s Muirhouse house and Mains farm
Step back in time and explore the excavation site with guided tours led by archaeologists at an open day on Saturday (23 March).
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City Centre West to East Link officially opened
A landmark scheme to transform walking, wheeling and cycling between the east and west of the city was officially opened today (Wednesday 20 March).