What’s New

Information updated: 30 March 2006

Public parks and gardens The City of Edinburgh Council has announced an immediate cash injection of £5.6 million for public parks and gardens over the next three years.

Civil partnerships New rights for same sex couples.

Free Scotland-wide bus travel! This new national entitlement card launches soon with concessionary travel for people aged 60 and over and for disabled people.

Raising the standard The Council’s has launched its performance information.

The City of Edinburgh Council’s comprehensive parking review - fill out a questionnaire and tell us your views.

FairTrade in Edinburgh - Information on Fairtrade outlets, resources and events in Edinburgh

Property Conservation Service - D eals with defective buildings, particularly in respect of private property in common ownership, and provides a 24-hour emergency building service to the City.

Waste Minimisation Projects - Find information on recycling your waste, bicycles, furniture, toys and computer; compost bins for a fiver and creating compost; nappy

Freedom of Information Publication Scheme - Find details on information that the Council already publishes or make an online request for information.

Looking after Edinburgh's Children - Information on what’s involved in looking after children, as well as how you can apply to become a carer.

Transport Edinburgh - Transport projects and travel options available in the city.

Edinburgh Lectures - Details of this year's speakers.

Keep Edinburgh Clean - Campaign to make Edinburgh a cleaner and greener city .

Council papers online - Documents from Council meetings after May 2003

EH - Your Key to Choice - A new online service offering an easy way to find property to rent in Edinburgh .

Go direct to... a list of direct links on the Capinfo website

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