January 2012 news
Drumbrae Library Hub makes history
Tuesday 31 January 2012
The newest public library in the United Kingdom welcomed its first book lovers today.
Police Board calls for independent volunteers
Monday 30 January 2012
A call for volunteers to independently assess the welfare of people in police custody and advise on equality issues within the local community has been issued by the Lothian and Borders Police Board.
Holocaust survivors take centre stage in the Capital
Friday 27 January 2012
Anna Flachova was guest of honour when Edinburgh's Lord Provost attended a Holocaust Memorial Day event this week, while the Central Library proudly launched the Ernest Levy Archive.
Five stars for city fleet operators at ECOSTARS event
Thursday 26 January 2012
Major fleet operators in the capital were honoured for their green-friendly credentials at a special ceremony in Edinburgh today (26 January).
Contract extension agreed for Chief Constable
Thursday 26 January 2012
Lothian and Borders Police Board have welcomed the decision by David Strang to stay on as chief constable.
Mound set to reopen early as Council recommends further support for city centre businesses
Thursday 26 January 2012
The Mound is to re-open to taxis, buses, cycles and emergency vehicles on 3 March - four months ahead of schedule.
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 hosts moving exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Monday 23 January 2012
The Central Library will be marking Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a special exhibition that remembers the life of holocaust survivor Ernest Levy.
New high school plans given the green light
Thursday 19 January 2012
Plans to build a state-of-the-art building to accommodate James Gillespie’s High School have now been approved.
Edinburgh councillors vote to carry out service improvements in-house
Thursday 19 January 2012
Councillors in Edinburgh today voted to terminate the procurement process without award of any contract for the Integrated Facilities Management and Corporate and Transactional workstreams.
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