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 culture improving but more work to be done, review finds
The findings of an independent review into the whistleblowing and wider organisational culture at the City of Edinburgh Council have been published today (10 December).
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Recycle, reuse, buy responsibly and have a green Christmas!
We’re launching a campaign on Monday (December 13) encouraging residents to recycle and reuse as much of their waste as they can.
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Council welcomes £7.7m Zero Waste Scotland funding for Edinburgh
The funding is from the Scottish Government's recycling improvement fund.
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Council asks residents to support small businesses and buy responsibly this Christmas
Edinburgh’s Small Business Champion Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron is encouraging residents to buy local this weekend and support Small Business Saturday tomorrow (4 December).
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Local Lockdown Legends commended by city Council award
Two Edinburgh ‘Good Neighbours’ have been recognised with an adopted tree and commemorative plaque unveiled in their honour in Craigmillar Town Centre in recognition of their award.
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New strategy to deliver a Stronger, Greener, and Fairer economy
As Edinburgh’s economy continues to navigate its way through changing and uncertain times the City of Edinburgh Council has set out its plans for a Stronger, Greener, and Fairer economy.
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Councillors approve a one-year pilot for Winter Festivals
Councillors today (Tuesday 30 November) gave unanimous backing to a proposed route map for the future of Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals, following the findings of a major independent survey.
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2030 Climate Strategy sets out a greener, fairer, climate ready future for Capital
A comprehensive and ambitious plan to deliver a net zero, climate ready city by 2030, a healthier environment and a thriving, inclusive Capital has been approved by Councillors today.
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Applications invited for Diversity & Inclusion Fund
A £100,000 fund to support the development of work by Edinburgh’s diverse communities of artists, practitioners and producers in the Capital’s culture sector is open for applications.
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Council Leaders urge citizens to help limit Covid spread
Council leaders in Scotland's Capital have urged residents to continue and renew efforts to help limit the spread of the Covid virus following the emergence of the new Omicron variant in Scotland.