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 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
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"Stick with it, Edinburgh" - Council Leaders urge citizens to help keep Covid numbers down
Edinburgh's Council leaders today urged city residents to keep up and renew efforts to help limit the spread of the Covid virus.
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Schools and nurseries benefit from October break improvements
Pupils and teachers at over 30 schools and nurseries across Edinburgh have returned to upgraded kitchens and new flooring, amongst other repairs and maintenance, carried out in the October holiday.
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Final days to nominate for the 2021 Edinburgh Award
It's the final days to nominate the next deserving recipient of the Edinburgh Award before the deadline at noon on Friday (29 October).
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Think ahead before travelling during COP26 urges campaign
Edinburgh’s travelling public have been urged to plan ahead as COP26 hits Glasgow.