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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Edinburgh Squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry to receive Freedom of the City
The highest honour a city can bestow will be awarded to the Edinburgh Squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry (SNIY) following a motion by the Lord Provost and unanimous support today.
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Council reports record greenhouse gas emissions fall for the 6th year running
The City of Edinburgh Council greenhouse gas emissions have continued to fall for the sixth year running.
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Future of Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals – feedback published
Survey reveals overwhelming support for continuation of winter celebrations in the Capital, but with a revised format.
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New concert hall for Edinburgh city centre
Council Leader and Planning Convener for the City of Edinburgh Council welcome the approval of the plans for the Dunard Centre.
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Two years of Trams to Newhaven
As the Trams to Newhaven project marks the two-year point and remains on track for opening for revenue service in Spring 2023, we’re looking back over the progress made so far.
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Edinburgh residents asked to buy responsibly this Christmas
A new campaign encouraging residents to have a less wasteful Christmas and help reduce their impact on the environment has been launched today (22 November).
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Edinburgh International Festival Director Fergus Linehan to receive the 2021 Edinburgh Award
Edinburgh International Festival Director Fergus Linehan has been chosen to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award this year.
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Capital awarded highest global rating for climate action
Edinburgh has become the only city in Scotland to be awarded with the highest rating for climate action.
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Being a Living Wage employer is good for business
Fair Work Convener, Councillor Kate Campbell, writes in today's Evening News as Edinburgh sets it's ambition for get more businesses Living Wage accredited and help more people out of in-work poverty.
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Scotland’s Capital realises its Living Wage ambition
Edinburgh has today been awarded Living Wage City status as the UK marks Living Wage week (15-19th November), an annual celebration of the real Living Wage.