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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‘We can get the job done in Edinburgh’, say young adults with a learning disability on new national day of action
A new government-backed national day of action will be marked today (Monday 27 March) to boost the number of people with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition in employment.
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Council welcomes additional Scottish Government regeneration funding
Additional support totalling £848,123 is being provided from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for a trio of flagship regeneration projects in the city.
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Transport Convener: Trams to Newhaven completion on the horizon
Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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Celebrating World Poetry Day at Makars’ Court
Earlier today, Royal Mile Primary School P7s took part in an activity morning at the Writers’ Museum to mark World Poetry Day - becoming the latest poets to recite their works at Makars' Court.
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Edinburgh Community Climate Fund winners announced
A total of £140,000 is being awarded to community and voluntary groups to implement projects related to climate change.
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Independent Chair to be appointed for Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group
Irene Mosota has been nominated to chair the new Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group, which will take forward the group’s ten recommendations.
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Spring exhibitions at Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Edinburgh will open two new exhibitions this month that highlight the diversity of the Capital and sharing the artwork, collections, and stories of people in and around Edinburgh.
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First trams on route to Newhaven
History was made on Monday night (13 March), when the first tram in over 65 years ran down Leith Walk, as the Trams to Newhaven project nears completion.
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Positive results for school leaver destinations
The number of school leavers in Scotland’s Capital going onto study, find a job or enter training has increased from last year and exceeded the national average according to new figures.
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Celebration of work helping Ukrainians in Edinburgh receives Royal visit
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, today (March 10), attended a reception at the City Chambers to recognise and celebrate the city of Edinburgh’s work in supporting Ukrainians.