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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Celebrating the Capital’s rich heritage on World Heritage Day
Our Planning Convener Cllr James Dalgleish writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News about the Capital's rich heritage to celebrate World Heritage Day.
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Foster carers needed for children from minority ethnic backgrounds
Foster with Edinburgh is launching a new a recruitment campaign to find more foster carers for children from minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Edinburgh Growing Together
A project has been launched to increase opportunities for residents to grow veg, fruit & flowers within their Edinburgh council estates.
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Fair returns: Capital continues Living Wage mission
Results released by the City of Edinburgh Council today (Wednesday 19 April) reveal dozens of employers lining up to make the Living Wage pledge.
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First daytime testing for Trams to Newhaven
Test trams will appear during the day on the route between the city centre and Newhaven for the first time today (Wednesday, 19 April).
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Spending hike for roads and pavements projects
A funding boost will double investment in Edinburgh’s paths, pavements and roads, as the Council plans its biggest spend on improvement projects in almost a decade.
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Help shape Edinburgh’s transport future
A major consultation to help shape the way people move around, to and from Edinburgh gets underway today (Monday, 17 April).
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Action plan to boost city's cleanliness
A dedicated graffiti removal team and free special uplift service for some residents are just two new street cleansing measures the City of Edinburgh Council is considering to be introduced this year.
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Historic tram cable wheels returned to original Leith site after a century
A large pair of Victorian-era tram cable wheels discovered on the historic boundary between Leith and Edinburgh will soon be put on permanent public display.
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How hi-tech is helping us plan the city’s future
Ni hao or hello from Taipei, the incredible capital of Taiwan, where I’ve been joining politicians and public sector workers from all over the world for the Smart Cities Summit.