City of Edinburgh Council

May 2012 news

City rises to the challenge to foster

Foster care campaign

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

Edinburgh union canal day

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

Looked after children receive free books

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

Edinburgh Guarantee

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

Noise

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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