June 2012 news
Thousands expected to show support for Armed Forces
Friday 29 June 2012
Edinburgh is gearing up for a packed day of events tomorrow [Saturday 30 June] in West Princes Street Gardens as Armed Forces Day celebrations kick-off around the country.
Edinburgh team nominated for best UK town centre award
Friday 29 June 2012
A team from the City of Edinburgh Council is in the running for a prestigious national award for supporting the city's town centres.
Building bridges for older people
Thursday 28 June 2012
An innovative service which helps combat social isolation among older people in Edinburgh has received an £800,000 funding boost.
Local art brings Leith to life at night
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Leith artists are being commissioned to brighten up Leith Walk by 'The Shutter Project' supported by the City of Edinburgh Council's I Love Leith initiative and LeithLate.
Primary pupils asked to play it safe this summer
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Hundreds of children in Edinburgh’s west end are being asked to play it safe this summer and stay away from tram construction sites.
School children brighten up Edinburgh Promenade
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Artwork designed by local children is being installed today by the City of Edinburgh Council (Tuesday, 26 June) on the Granton stretch of the Edinburgh Promenade.
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.
City raises the flag in honour of Armed Forces
Monday 25 June 2012
The official Armed Forces Day flag has been raised in Edinburgh today (25 June) as the city prepares to honour service personnel past and present with a packed day of events on Saturday (30 June).
Princes Street due to reopen as construction switches to York Place
Monday 25 June 2012
Princes Street, west of Waverley Bridge, is set to re-open to buses, cycles and taxis by 30 June.
New map pinpoints city youth services
Friday 22 June 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council has developed an online Youth Work Map that will help young people discover and participate in the city’s wide range of youth projects.
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