Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh
Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote, with photo ID being compulsory at this UK Parliament General Election.
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New app to help repair shared buildings takes off across Scotland
An app to help the owners of shared properties repair their buildings in the Capital has been so successful in its first year it is already being rolled out by two other local authorities in Scotland.
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State-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre opens its doors
The new £47m sports centre opened its doors to the public at 7am today (Tuesday 19 July).
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Key section of Leith Walk to reopen as Trams to Newhaven progresses
Leith Walk will reopen to two-way traffic between Pilrig Street and London Road from Monday (18 July), marking a key milestone for the Trams to Newhaven project.
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Edinburgh named best city to visit in the world
Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed Edinburgh's number one ranking in the Time Out Index 2022.
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We want to hear your views on Community Payback Orders (CPOs)
The Council wants to know your thoughts on Community Payback Orders (CPO). These alternatives to custodial sentences are given out by the Court as a way for people to pay for their crimes.
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Citywide energy-efficient streetlights project wins national award and heralds a “a greener, more welcoming city for future generations”
A project to upgrade more than 55,000 streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs has won a prestigious national award.
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Council set to appoint Cruden Group to drive forward first phase of £1.3bn regeneration at Granton Waterfront
The creation of a £1.3bn well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached its next major milestone.
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Edinburgh offers a warm welcome to Ukrainians
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News today (Wednesday 29 June), Council Leader Cammy Day thanks officers and volunteers for doing all they can to support refugees.
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Residents’ help sought to shape the way Edinburgh addresses women’s safety in public places
Edinburgh’s residents are being encouraged to have their say on what makes them feel safe or unsafe when out and about in the Capital and what they think could improve this.
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Leader's Report
Latest news from the Council Leader Cammy Day.