Planning and the environment news
Canal strategy sets sail for waterways award
Published on Thursday 24 May 2012
The plan to kick start the renaissance of the popular Union Canal won a prestigious national waterways award last night (23 May).
Keeping fitness on track at Inverleith Park
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Edinburgh resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail today, Tuesday 24th April, at a special ceremony.
Switch off for WWF Earth Hour
Friday 30 March 2012
Residents across Edinburgh are being encouraged to join millions across the globe in switching off their lights this Saturday for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour 2012.
Extra patrols to monitor Seafield plant
Friday 30 March 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council has increased its monitoring patrols of the local area around Seafield waste water treatment plant.
Residents urged to help as Edinburgh cleans up
Friday 30 March 2012
A recent deep clean of Edinburgh's streets has led to an improvement in cleanliness scores - and the public are being urged to help keep the city presentable.
Council Leader welcomes Green Investment Bank's location in Edinburgh
Thursday 8 March 2012
Council reaction following the UK Government's announcement that the new Green Investment Bank is to have its headquarters based in Edinburgh
Going the extra mile for the most famous street in Edinburgh
Monday 5 March 2012
This week Scotland’s most historic street – the Royal Mile – will be given a fresh look in time for spring as Council staff, residents and businesses come together to spruce up the thoroughfare.
Preserving historic buildings for future generations
Thursday 1 March 2012
Edinburgh is the best performing of the four major cities in Scotland when it comes to looking after its historic buildings.
Rolling out the red carpet for architecture Oscars
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Channel 4's Restoration Man will be hosting the Oscars of the architectural and design world being held in Edinburgh this week.
Action plan launched for Edinburgh World Heritage Site
Monday 27 February 2012
An action plan to promote and protect the iconic status of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site will be launched this week.
Keys for first new council home in a generation being handed over
Wednesday 22 February 2012
The first new council home to be built for a generation in Edinburgh will be officially handed over to the new tenant today (22 February).
Edinburgh parks on top with Gold COSLA Award win
Friday 17 February 2012
The quality of Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces has been recognised with a gold award at last night’s COSLA Excellence Awards (16 February).
All aboard for canal strategy launch
Wednesday 1 February 2012
The renaissance of the popular Union Canal took a major step forward yesterday (31 January) with the launch of a new strategy to take it into the 21st Century.
Green light for new sustainable policies
Tuesday 24 January 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council is top of the tree among Scottish local authorities after approving new sustainable procurement and timber policies.
Edinburgh Partnership secures electric car funding
Thursday 19 January 2012
A host of new electric cars are set to be added to public sector agencies’ fleets across Edinburgh as funding is secured from the Scottish Government to promote sustainable travel.
Workshop to debate the future of Royal Mile
Wednesday 11 January 2012
The future of one of Scotland's most historic streets with a worldwide reputation for its history, architecture and culture, will be in the spotlight tomorrow at an event organised by the Council.
Leith Shop Idol search for best dressed window
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Leith businesses will be competing to be ‘top of the shops’ this February with the best window display in the area, as a brand new initiative is launched.
Restoration fund for Leith buildings
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Shop owners and residents in Leith are being urged to take advantage of a £200,000 grant to restore shop fronts and buildings to their former glory.
Council to seek views on shaping growth in Edinburgh
Wednesday 2 November 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is asking the public a range of questions to help shape the future development of the capital.
Flood prevention project cleans up with award success
Thursday 20 October 2011
The Braid Burn Flood Prevention Scheme has won a prestigious industry accolade.
New management plan launched for Edinburgh World Heritage site
Wednesday 19 October 2011
The revised management plan for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site is being launched today (19 October 2011).
- Forward this page
- Print this page
- Comment on this page
