May 2012 news
City rises to the challenge to foster
Friday 25 May 2012
As Foster Care Fortnight draws to a close, the City of Edinburgh Council is on target to increase the number of carers needed this year to help look after some of the city’s most vulnerable children.
Care service up for top award
Friday 25 May 2012
A pioneering service from the City of Edinburgh Council providing breaks for carers has been short listed for a major Scottish care award.
Bus lane enforcement review findings announced
Thursday 24 May 2012
A review carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council into bus lane enforcement has concluded that the scheme will continue to operate but will be altered.
Canal strategy sets sail for waterways award
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).
Council opens a new chapter for young readers
Thursday 24 May 2012
Edinburgh Looked After Children are set to receive a brand new book every month, until they are five, as part of a city wide initiative to support children in the City of Edinburgh’s care.
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.
New voice for city residents as Council agrees petitions committee
Thursday 24 May 2012
The people of Edinburgh will have a new way of calling for action by the Council with the creation of a committee to hear petitions from the public.
Council calls for more apprenticeships throughout the city
Tuesday 22 May 2012
The Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council, Sue Bruce, was joined by 50 young apprentices to mark the start of Scottish Apprentice Week.
Council takes the lead on noisy dog issues
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Dog barking can be one of neighbours’ pet gripes. Now the City of Edinburgh Council’s Noise Team are stepping up efforts to educate both dog owners and those disturbed by dog barking.
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.
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