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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Plan sets out next steps for whistleblowing and organisational culture
An implementation plan to take forward changes to whistleblowing and wider organisational culture at the City of Edinburgh Council will be discussed by councillors next week (Thursday 10 February).
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Funding available for Edinburgh B&B businesses impacted by Hogmanay celebration cancellations
Edinburgh launches Discretionary Fund Bed & Breakfast Business Support Grant.
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Fort Community Centre set to host Leith Library services
Services provided by Leith Library will be soon be available at the nearby Fort Community Centre.
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Next stage in Trams to Newhaven project
A new phase of work on the Trams to Newhaven project is set to begin, as the scheme continues to take shape along the route.
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The City of Edinburgh Council set to invest £2.6m in Smart CCTV
The City of Edinburgh Council is to revolutionise security and surveillance across the capital with a £2.6million investment in the build and management of Edinburgh’s new CCTV Control Centre.
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Waste crew gift smiley little boy a dumper truck
A four year boy in South Queensferry was gifted a dumper truck from our waste crew after his mum asked them to give him a wave at the window which they have continued to do every day.
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Reaffirming Council’s commitment to support ‘determined and innovative’ city culture sector
Edinburgh’s culture sector will be supported by funding of around £4.7 million in the coming year if Councillors approve the cultural grants recommendations next week.
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Council to consider action plan to tackle Ash tree epidemic
Councillors will consider an action plan designed to better understand, plan for and respond to the growing number of trees in the capital affected by the tree epidemic, Ash Dieback.
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Why we're choosing to freeze rents for our council tenants
Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Kate Campbell writes in today's Evening News about how we manage the council's housing budget.
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Newly restored Burns statue unveiled in Leith
Leith’s iconic Burns statue has been returned to its home on Bernard Street, as Scotland prepares to celebrate the national bard.