Edinburgh returns new MPs in the 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election
The UK Parliamentary General Election results for Edinburgh’s five constituencies have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 5 July).
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Commemorating Dr Elsie Inglis in her home city
The Council has passed a motion in support of fundraising activities taking place next year to raise funds for a statue in tribute to the life and work of pioneering Edinburgh doctor Elsie Inglis.
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BioQuarter opens bidding for private sector partner for £1bn transformation project
Council leader Adam McVey comments on bidding process opening.
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Primary school pupils inspire Edinburgh residents and businesses to take up net zero challenge
Edinburgh’s residents and businesses are being urged to follow the lead of the city’s young people in taking action on climate change by joining the Council’s new Net Zero Challenge.
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European partners from UNESCO Cities of Literature meet in Edinburgh to forge new ideas for improving literacy skills
Edinburgh hosts first meeting of The Story Valley initiative.
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Edinburgh Council ten-year housing investment plan on track despite nationwide construction slowdown
We're on track and committed to delivering on our ambition to deliver 20,000 affordable homes by 2027, despite the UK-wide impact on the development of affordable homes following the global pandemic.
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Independent inquiry recommendations approved
Councillors have unanimously agreed a series of recommendations including reforming the way it investigates complaints about abuse.
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“We need to lead by example” - Council Leaders highlight climate action and investment taking place across the city
Edinburgh’s Council Leaders have laid out the scale of Council climate action and investment in Edinburgh to date as part of moves to secure a legacy of climate action from COP26.
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Council leaders welcome UK government levelling up funding to help unlock further investment in £1.3bn new sustainable coastal town
Today the UK Government announced £16.482 million of funding to help the Council unlock the first phase of the £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
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Council officers secure health and safety conviction
Enforcement action carried out by our environmental health officers has led to B&GS Landa Ltd, owners of A Scottish Experience on the Royal Mile, being convicted of two health and safety charges.
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Residents’ help sought to shape the way Edinburgh addresses its past links to slavery and colonialism – consultation launched by independent Review Group today
Issued on behalf of the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Group