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 calls for increase in number of Afghan refugees to be welcomed to UK
Edinburgh's Council Leader is to write to the UK Government calling for the number of Afghan refugees to be welcomed to the UK to be increased from the 20,000 already committed over five years.
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First Older People's Champion appointed for Edinburgh
Councillors in the Capital today voted to appoint the first ever Older People’s Champion for the city.
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Council congratulates the Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association on their 75th anniversary
An association of volunteers who have been giving free Royal Mile tours to festival-goers since 1947 will enjoy a special commemoration from Edinburgh’s Lord Provost.
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Rediscover the Museum of Edinburgh
Residents and visitors to Edinburgh are invited to rediscover the Museum of Edinburgh when it reopens its doors next week.
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What a summer of fun for Edinburgh’s children
Hundreds of young people and their families in the Capital have taken part in a huge programme of summer activities delivered by over 100 City of Edinburgh Council and partner organisations.
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The future of short term lets in Edinburgh
Planning Convener Councillor Neil Gardiner writes in today's (Wednesday 25 August) Evening News about the issue of short term lets in the city.
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Reminder to keep taking care as Covid cases rise
City of Edinburgh Council Leaders have appealed to the public to keep sticking to the rules and looking out for one another, as Scottish Covid cases more than double in one week.
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Live music returns to our beloved Usher Hall and Assembly Rooms this summer!
Edinburgh’s iconic Usher Hall and historic Assembly Rooms are reopening for audiences and bringing live music back to the stage from Monday, 30 August.
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Council Leader's report August 2021
Council Leader Adam McVey's latest update to the Council:
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Edinburgh to offer shelter to people from Afghanistan
Edinburgh will offer a haven to Afghans escaping the turmoil in their homeland.