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's Hogmanay is back for 2021
On behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Underbelly announces the programme for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2021.
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Council Leader's October report
Council Leader Adam McVey on latest Council News.
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Council to consider recommendations of independent inquiry into handling of complaints about conduct of Sean Bell
Councillors will consider the findings of an inquiry into how the Council handled complaints about the conduct of an employee who took his own life after being charged with serious sexual offences.
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Edinburgh urges other cities to join it in signing up to Scotland’s new Civic Charter on Climate
With ten days to go before world leaders assemble in Scotland for COP26, the Council's calling on others to follow its lead and sign up to the newly launched national Civic Charter on Climate.
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Edinburgh Star Baker Peter Sawkins toasts new role as Honorary Burgess
Edinburgh-born and bred accountancy student Peter Sawkins made history last year when he was crowned the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of the Great British Bake Off.
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Finalised proposals for a Low Emission Zone in Edinburgh
A final proposed Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for Edinburgh has been published for approval ahead of its planned introduction in spring 2022.
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Celebrating 200 years of the Union Canal
A line-up of events is being developed to celebrate the Union Canal’s bicentenary next year.
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Blooming marvellous as Edinburgh parks scoop more than half of all Green Flags in Scotland
Thirty eight Capital parks – including 35 managed by the Council - have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Scotland Beautiful in 2021, the highest number of flags ever received in the city.
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Council urges landlords and homeowners to get ready for new fire safety legislation
The City of Edinburgh Council is reminding all city landlords and homeowners that every home in the Scotland must comply with new fire safety legislation which will come into force early next year.
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Edinburgh launches ‘Million Tree City’
Edinburgh has officially launched its ambitious target to become a Million Tree City by 2030 as part of its commitment to be net zero by the end of the decade.