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Candidates confirmed for Liberton/Gilmerton by-election
Published on Friday 17 May 2013
The candidates standing in the Liberton/Gilmerton by-election on Thursday 20 June 2013 have been confirmed.
Council performance to be open to greater scrutiny
Friday 14 September 2012
Decision-making and monitoring processes at the Council are to be improved if proposals to change the current committee system are approved at a meeting of all councillors next week.
Council projects in line for top awards
Monday 10 September 2012
Five innovative City of Edinburgh Council projects are going for gold in prestigious UK public service awards.
Council introduces new Pause for Reflection sessions
Tuesday 26 June 2012
New ten-minute Pause for Reflection sessions will be held prior to meetings of the City of Edinburgh Council under plans unveiled today.
Top team completed as Council appoints conveners
Thursday 24 May 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council has formally appointed committee conveners at its meeting of all councillors today.
Council moves to cut paper and costs through new technology
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Around £200,000 and 1 million sheets of paper could be saved every year through a move towards paperless committee meetings at the City of Edinburgh Council.
Labour and SNP join forces to take Edinburgh forward
Monday 7 May 2012
Labour Party and Scottish National Party form historic coalition at the City of Edinburgh Council.
Lord Provost Banquet raises nearly £30,000 for charity
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Two cheques for £13,392 were today presented to charities by Lord Provost George Grubb following a Banquet held in Edinburgh late last month.
Candidates confirmed for Council election 2012
Thursday 29 March 2012
Nominations have closed for the local government election on 3 May 2012.
Public welcome improvements to Council services
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Satisfaction with how the Council manages local services has increased significantly over the last five years.
A new dawn for the future of libraries
Thursday 16 February 2012
A new future for Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people.
Looking after the pennies to fund major investment in Edinburgh
Thursday 2 February 2012
Residents in Edinburgh will benefit from £2m extra investment by the City of Edinburgh Council this year in services which will improve their lives and boost the city.
Public debate to examine future of environmental services
Friday 4 November 2011
There will be a public discussion on how the Council delivers its environmental services at 7.30pm on Thursday 10 November in Lothian Chambers (George IV bridge).
Online services disruption
Friday 23 September 2011
Disruption to web services Saturday 24 September and Saturday 1 October.
Green light for tram works as new agreement resolves dispute
Thursday 15 September 2011
Work is to begin again on completing Edinburgh’s tram line.
Princes Street traffic diversions from Saturday 17 September
Friday 9 September 2011
The diversions previously planned for the start of September are due to take place over the weekend of 17 and 18 September.
Council up for top local authority award
Monday 5 September 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is in the running for a prestigious public service award as one of the top local authorities in the UK.
Council decisions restore first phase of tram line to St Andrew Square
Friday 2 September 2011
At a special meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council today, Councillors decided to build the city’s tram line to St Andrew Square in the first instance.
Director of Corporate Governance appointment recommended
Thursday 1 September 2011
The Council has offered the post of Director of Corporate Governance to Alastair Maclean following the conclusion of a second round of short-list interviews by the recruitment committee.
Statement: trams to be discussed at special Council meeting
Monday 29 August 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council has today given notice of a special meeting of the Council which has been called by the Lord Provost, to be held on Friday 2 September at 10.00am.
Council decision on tram funding
Thursday 25 August 2011
Labour and Conservatives Councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council have today voted to rescind an earlier decision to build the first phase of the Edinburgh Tram Project to St Andrew Square.
Council report confirms tram funding options
Friday 19 August 2011
A report into the funding options available for completing the Edinburgh Tram Project from the airport to St Andrew Square is published today.
Council savings add up to good news
Friday 19 August 2011
A report published today shows that the City of Edinburgh Council saved more than £26m in the past year thanks to new ways of working and other measures.
City Centre residents urged to register to vote
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Voters in the City Centre Ward in Edinburgh have until Wednesday 3 August to register to vote or apply for a postal vote for the by-election on Thursday 18 August.
Councillors vote to continue with tram project
Friday 1 July 2011
Councillors tonight voted in favour of continuing with Edinburgh's Tram project, rejecting calls for a referendum on its future.
Future of Edinburgh’s Tram project set to be decided by Councillors
Thursday 23 June 2011
A report outlining the options for the future of the Tram Project is made public today, ahead of a meeting of the full City of Edinburgh Council on Thursday 30 June.
Council boosted by Business Excellence Award
Thursday 9 June 2011
Joint press release issued today by Quality Scotland.
Princes Street tramworks will begin in September
Friday 3 June 2011
The planned tramworks on Princes Street, originally planned for July, will now begin in September.
Departure of Richard Jeffrey announced
Thursday 19 May 2011
tie has, this morning, announced the departure of its Chief Executive Richard Jeffrey.
Mediation restores tram momentum
Wednesday 11 May 2011
The way forward for the tram project is clearer today with one of the proposals agreed through the mediation process being made public.
Arrangements over the Easter break
Monday 18 April 2011
As Edinburgh gears up for the Easter holiday period and one very special wedding - most facilities and buildings are operating as normal.
Only 15 days left to register to vote
Friday 1 April 2011
With both the Scottish Parliament election and a UK-wide referendum taking place on Thursday 5 May, the City of Edinburgh Council is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in time.
Edinburgh count to be overnight
Friday 4 March 2011
The count for the six Edinburgh constituencies for Scottish Parliamentary Elections will take place overnight on Thursday, 5 May at Ingliston in the Highland Hall.
Winners announced in Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards
Thursday 3 March 2011
The winners of this year's Edinburgh Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards were revealed at a well-attended fair trade brunch earlier today.
Rewarding Edinburgh fair trade heroes
Wednesday 2 March 2011
A host of businesses, school groups, community organisations and individuals will gather in a city centre cafe tomorrow morning to hear if they have won an Edinburgh Lord Provost Fair Trade Award.
Edinburgh ranked best in Scotland for Council website
Tuesday 1 March 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is the first local authority in Scotland to achieve the highest ranking - four stars - for its website.
Success measures show continued capital improvement
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Recent figures show that the City of Edinburgh Council is making sustained progress towards its aims of becoming a top performing local authority. The improvements have come across a broad range of the Council's responsibilities, in both how it goes about its business and in meeting targets.
Tough choices budget protects frontline services and vulnerable people
Thursday 10 February 2011
It is expected that protection of front line services and investment in children and the most vulnerable will be the priorities of the City of Edinburgh Council's budget announced today.
Council responds to trams report from Audit Scotland
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Comment from transport convenor
New chair recommended for boards of transport companies
Friday 28 January 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council's recruitment committee has recommended Vic Emery as its preferred candidate for the role of combined chair for the boards of its two wholly owned transport companies.
New report highlights the City of Edinburgh Council's success in engaging with service users
Thursday 13 January 2011
Press release issued by Customer Focus Scotland citing the consultation on the Council's new website as best practice.
Council picks up UK-wide finance awards
Wednesday 29 December 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has picked up two prizes at the LGC Investment Awards.
Handy shopping hints for a tip-top Christmas
Friday 17 December 2010
With the festive season fast approaching, the City of Edinburgh Council's Trading Standards team has put together their top ten Christmas Shopping Tips to help consumers plan for a wonderful Christmas.
Severe weather update - how we are preparing
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Although the weather forecast over the next few days is uncertain, the Council is asking residents to be prepared for winter weather.
Military personnel to help clear the streets for the most vulnerable in Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Military personnel will be providing specialist help to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in the city are able to get from their homes to much needed medical and other emergency locations after the Council submitted a request to the Scottish Government and Ministry of Defence.
Safety advice as Arctic conditions continue
Friday 3 December 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police are issuing advice to members of the public on how they can stay safe as the severe weather continues.
Staff out in force to keep city moving
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Council workers are out in force to help get Edinburgh moving again.
Finance Convener gives budget update
Monday 29 November 2010
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee gives an update on the budget process for Edinburgh.
Council transfer of £12m to Elizabeth Finn Care
Wednesday 24 November 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to transfer £12m of charitable funds to Elizabeth Finn Care, a national poverty relief charity.
Last call for Edinburgh Award nominations
Friday 19 November 2010
Businesses, groups and individuals have only one week left to submit their nominations for the next Edinburgh Award recipient.
Customer Service Excellence for Edinburgh's Contact Centre
Friday 19 November 2010
A first point of contact for people calling the City of Edinburgh Council has been described as 'dynamic and exceptional'.
Council backs mediation plan for tram project
Thursday 18 November 2010
At today's meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council, Council Leader Jenny Dawe tabled a Motion regarding the Edinburgh Tram Project. This was subsequently carried.
Edinburgh publishes results of budget engagement
Wednesday 10 November 2010
The results from the biggest budget information and engagement exercise carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council are made public today.
Chairman of Transport Edinburgh steps down
Wednesday 3 November 2010
David Mackay, Chairman of Transport Edinburgh, Lothian Buses and Tie Ltd has today made public his decision to step aside, with immediate effect, from his position as Chair of all three organisations.
City Summit to help decide Edinburgh's future
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Leaders from all sectors will gather this week in Edinburgh, ahead of the UK Government Spending Review, to debate the capital city's future.
Council confirms Sue Bruce as new chief executive
Thursday 16 September 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved the appointment of Sue Bruce as its new chief executive.
Preferred candidate selected for Council chief executive
Thursday 2 September 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council has offered the post of Chief Executive to Sue Bruce following the conclusion of short-list interviews by the recruitment committee today (2 September 2010).
Council to consider major staff savings
Wednesday 18 August 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to consider options at its meeting in September aimed at reducing management costs and increasing efficiencies in preparation for government funding cuts.
Finance Leader comments on Council departments achieving budget targets
Thursday 24 June 2010
Statement from Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convenor of the Finance and Resources committee.
Council leader looks ahead to local implications of UK emergency budget
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The following opinion piece appeared in yesterday’s Edinburgh Evening News:
Council Leader Jenny Dawe wants your views on the budget
Friday 18 June 2010
The following article appeared in the Summer edition of the Council’s newspaper, Outlook.
Challenging budgets ahead - Council Leader seeks public's views (article from Council newspaper)
Friday 18 June 2010
The Council budget for 2010/11 is £1,038.2 million. Council Tax makes up 22 per cent (£226.9m) of this, with 60 per cent coming from Government grants and 18 per cent from non-domestic rates.
Budget discussions at Council meeting
Thursday 27 May 2010
Top of the agenda at today’s meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council was the Budget and the proposed strategy for the Council's Budget from 2011 to 2014.
Final move to ensure fair pay
Friday 21 May 2010
Delivering fair and equal pay across the City of Edinburgh Council took a significant step forward yesterday (Thursday 20 May 2010).
Council Leader comments on budget savings and consultation
Friday 21 May 2010
Full Council next week will consider a paper on the budget situation, the steps being taken to identify savings and proposals for public engagement.
Edinburgh residents happier than ever with Council services
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Residents of Edinburgh are more satisfied than ever with local Council services according to new research.
Council stresses importance of partnership approach to funding charities
Friday 5 March 2010
A positive relationship with the capital's voluntary sector has been essential in managing the impacts that the recession has had on public funding.
Council borrowing is manageable and benefits city - letter by Finance Convener
Monday 1 March 2010
Letter published in today’s Evening News in response to an article last week on levels of Council debt.
Preparing the city for tough times ahead
Monday 15 February 2010
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee comments on the budget for 2010/11 and the difficult decisions ahead.
City Budget Protects Essential Frontline Services in Tough Times
Thursday 11 February 2010
It is expected that investment in education and care services will be at the heart of the City of Edinburgh Council’s budget announced today (Thursday 11 February). The unprecedented third successive freeze in Council Tax will maintain Edinburgh’s Band D rate as the lowest of Scotland’s four major cities.
Capital continues as most improved authority
Wednesday 13 January 2010
New figures show that Edinburgh is one of the two most improved Scottish urban councils over the last three years.
Capital continues as most improved authority
Wednesday 13 January 2010
New figures show that Edinburgh is one of the two most improved Scottish urban councils over the last three years.
Council explores alternative service delivery to achieve savings
Friday 11 December 2009
Proposals to explore whether there are better, more cost effective ways of delivering quality services to residents are contained in a report published by the City of Edinburgh Council today (Friday, 11 December).
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