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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Time to press ahead with our plans for a visitor levy
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News today (Wednesday 21 September), Council Leader Cammy Day outlines Edinburgh's visitor levy intentions.
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Lord Provost and Council Leader reflect on Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral
The Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, along with Council Leader Cammy Day, joined Lord Lieutenants from across the United Kingdom to attend the funeral of HM The Queen.
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Leader's Report
Latest news from the Council Leader Cammy Day.
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Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral to be screened live in Holyrood Park
The funeral service for Her Majesty The Queen will be broadcast live on a big screen in Holyrood Park in front of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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In photos, The Queen’s visits to Edinburgh
Throughout her life, The Queen showed great appreciation for her ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland, making countless visits to Edinburgh and staying at her Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Edinburgh reflects on momentous few days on world stage
The significant operation to get the city moving again is now underway, following the departure of the Queen’s cortège from St Giles’ Cathedral to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
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Cortège departure route confirmed
Mourners are being advised to plan ahead if they wish to line the departure route of the cortège from St Giles’ Cathedral to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
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Special Council meeting called to pay tribute to HM The Queen
Councillors in Scotland's Capital city will unite to pay tribute to HM The Queen in a specially convened meeting on Friday 16 September.
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Travel disruption expected as ceremonial events continue
Edinburgh is expected to be extremely busy both today and tomorrow, with tens of thousands expected to pay their final respects to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Temporary road closures and travel information: public urged to plan ahead
Temporary road closures have come into force across Edinburgh’s city centre, as the city prepares to host major ceremonial events to mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen over the coming days.