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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Council Leaders: "There's so much to be hopeful about"
Adam McVey and Cammy Day look back on achievements made over the last year - and wish the city the best for 2022.
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City council invites the private sector to bring forward opportunities for affordable housing
The City of Edinburgh Council has this month invited the private sector to bring forward proposals to deliver affordable housing on sites not owned by the Council.
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Retail recovery programme launched by Business Gateway Edinburgh
Supporting local businesses continues to be a focus as a new Retail: Recover & Grow Programme is launched to help the Capital’s retail community face continuing challenges arising from the pandemic.
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2021 events cancelled
Edinburgh’s Council Leaders have confirmed that, following today’s update from the First Minister, this year’s Hogmanay events will not go ahead.
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Citywide energy efficient street lighting upgrade nears completion
As we mark the shortest day of the year, we’re putting the finishing touches to a major, three-year project to improve street lighting across the city.
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Council leaders welcome £3.7m Scottish Government funding backing sustainable North Edinburgh
Today, the Council welcomes the news that almost £4m of Scottish Government funding has been secured to help transform North Edinburgh into a cultural hub.
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Omicron variant of “huge concern” stress Council Leaders
Leaders of the City of Edinburgh Council have urged residents to be extra vigilant and follow the guidance in place to help minimise the impact of the Omicron Covid variant.
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Council agrees independent review recommendations in full
An action plan to tackle whistleblowing and wider organisational culture at the City of Edinburgh Council will be drawn up following agreement by councillors today (Thursday 16 December).
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Lord Provost: "As we look forward to Christmas and the New Year, we all have a duty to do so responsibly with the safety of others foremost in our minds."
Edinburgh's Lord Provost Frank Ross writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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“Let’s redouble our efforts” – Council Leaders’ plea to citizens to help limit Covid spread
Council Leaders have called on the public to continue following measures to limit the spread of Covid, as new guidance to reduce a rise in Omicron infections is announced.