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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Construction work starts on a replacement Liberton High School
The next major phase for a replacement Liberton High School has begun with contractors Balfour Beatty starting work on the site today (Monday 30 October).
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Lord Provost visits Edinburgh School Uniform Bank
The Lord Provost and President of the One City Trust, Robert Aldridge, today (October 24) visited the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank (ESUB) in Granton.
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Partners praise progress on poverty, but more work to be done
Efforts to tackle poverty in Edinburgh have put more than £20 million into the pockets of residents who need it most, according to a report considered by the Policy and Sustainability Committee.
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Celebrating Edinburgh's care experienced community
A series of activities are taking place across Edinburgh next week to showcase and celebrate the care experienced community in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh leads the way on Climate Action
The City of Edinburgh has claimed the top spot of councils in Scotland on climate action, it has been announced this week (Wednesday 18 October) by Climate Emergency UK.
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Did you know that it’s the nation’s annual week of celebrating recycling?
Environment Convener Cllr Scott Arthur encourages everyone to recycle more in an article in today's Evening News.
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Edinburgh International Festival Director and classical violinist Nicola Benedetti to receive the Edinburgh Award 2023
The Festival Director of the Edinburgh International Festival and internationally acclaimed classical violinist Nicola Benedetti CBE has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Edinburgh Award.
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Joint message from Lord Provost and Chair of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association
Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Edinburgh Interfaith Association Chair Professor Joe Goldblatt have today issued a statement in support of those impacted by the situation in the Middle East.
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Funding award for Leith’s Pride Bridge
Efforts to save Leith’s much-loved Lindsay Road Bridge (also known as Pride Bridge) have moved a step closer thanks to a funding award through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme.
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How Edinburgh’s Family and Household Support Service works to ‘get it right for everyone’
Edinburgh’s Family and Household Support Service has prevented at least 350 households from becoming homeless, a council report has revealed.