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Working together to tackle domestic abuse

Published on Wednesday 30 November 2011

A major seminar on domestic abuse will be held tomorrow (1 December 2011) to discuss ways in which all agencies should work together to tackle the issue.

Children praised for anti graffiti mural in Roseburn Park

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Friday 12 August 2011

Children who helped create a spectacular mural in Roseburn Park were congratulated in a special ceremony at the park on Thursday (11 August).

Council uses new legislation to promote responsible dog ownership

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Environmental wardens in Edinburgh are being trained to help enforce new legislation to make people more responsible for the actions of their dogs.

Restalrig Festival comes to town

The Restalrig Festival

Thursday 28 July 2011

Restalrig will be entering into the festival spirit this summer with its own community event to be held on Saturday (30 July).

Best Bar None scheme launched in Leith

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Pubs and bars in the Leith area will have the chance to prove they are "Best Bar None" in a special rewards scheme.

City centre crime rate drops over the festive season

Joint working

Friday 18 February 2011

Crime rate figures in the city centre dropped by 17 per cent over the Christmas and New Year period.

Public urged to report hate crime

Tuesday 21 December 2010

A campaign highlighting that hate crime will not be tolerated is being launched in pubs, clubs and other night time premises in Edinburgh.

Dangerous bonfires targeted at Antisocial Behaviour Strategy launch

Antisocial Behaviour Strategy

Thursday 4 November 2010

Dangerous homemade bonfires are being removed in the run up to Bonfire Night as the latest antisocial behaviour strategy for the Capital is launched.

Council and Police use the power of the bye-law to discourage anti-social drinking

Wednesday 20 October 2010

The City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police will use bye-law powers to help deal with anti-social drinkers at a site in the city centre.

New approach to policing our communities

Thursday 23 September 2010

Communities in Edinburgh will see more 'bobbies on the beat' with a significant enhancement to local policing that comes into effect today (September 23).

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