http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news City of Edinburgh Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 02:23:02 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:23:02 +0000 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/886/masked_balls_and_murder_as_edinburgh_celebrates_festival_of_museums_2012 An Edwardian murder mystery, a Venetian Masked Ball, an 18th century extravaganza and an Enchanted Garden - Edinburgh Museums & Galleries are marking Festival of Museums 2012 in style this weekend. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/885/edinburgh_libraries_triumph_at_top_uk_awards Celebrations are under way in Scotland's Capital today after the city's triumph in a prestigious national awards ceremony. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/884/canal_strategy_on_the_crest_of_a_wave The plan to kick start the renaissance of the popular Union Canal has been shortlisted for a prestigious national waterways award. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/883/cup_final_victory_parade_routes_announced The victory parade routes chosen by Edinburgh’s iconic football clubs have been granted permission by the City of Edinburgh Council ahead of the Scottish Cup Final on 19 May. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:56:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/882/new_contract_with_the_capital_unveiled_by_council_leadership The Labour and SNP groups that now form the City of Edinburgh Council administration have unveiled their commitment to the city in a coalition agreement. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/881/queensferry_bid_voting_opens Voting began this week to decide if Queensferry is to become a Business Improvement District. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:10:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/880/licence_extensions_refused_on_public_safety_grounds The City of Edinburgh Licensing Board has taken the decision to refuse all applications for extended opening hours to licensed premises on Scottish Cup Final day (Saturday 19 May). Wed, 09 May 2012 16:40:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/879/healthy_reading_on_the_agenda_for_young_people A range of books and resources to help young people cope with mental health issues is being launched at Oxgangs Library today (9 May) to coincide with International Children’s Mental Health Day. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/878/opening_doors_to_adult_learning Exploring hieroglyphs, learning IT and discovering family history, are just some of the free taster courses that are running from 11 – 18 May 2012 to mark Adult Learners’ Week. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:32:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/877/labour_and_snp_join_forces_to_take_edinburgh_forward Labour Party and Scottish National Party form historic coalition at the City of Edinburgh Council. Mon, 07 May 2012 20:31:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/876/tickets_now_available_for_edinburgh_castle_olympic_flame_celebration Scotland’s Capital is set to host an unmissable free party on Wednesday 13 June at Edinburgh Castle as part of the Olympic Torch Relay. Mon, 07 May 2012 12:06:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/875/results_for_edinburgh_elections_2012 The local election results for the City of Edinburgh Council have now been declared. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/874/what_voters_need_to_know_for_thursday_3_may With the local council elections tomorrow (Thursday 3 May), the City of Edinburgh Council is reminding voters what they need to know to have their say on polling day: Wed, 02 May 2012 10:28:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/873/drawing_in_the_crowds_at_the_city_art_centre A major new free exhibition showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists is about to open at Edinburgh's City Art Centre, before embarking on an international tour. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/872/developer_sought_for_a_major_regeneration_housing_project_in_edinburgh A contract worth an estimated £80m to build around 800 new homes in the Pennywell/Muirhouse area of Edinburgh has been advertised by the City of Edinburgh Council. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:30:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/871/assembly_rooms_back_with_a_vengeance_as_fringe_tickets_go_on_sale Tickets go on sale today for a sensational Fringe line-up of theatre, comedy and music at Edinburgh's much loved Assembly Rooms this summer. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:18:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/870/queensferry_ambition_encourages_town_to_vote_yes_and_boost_local_business Businesses in Queensferry will decide on June 22 whether they want to sign up for an initiative which will help boost local businesses and lead to a further half a million pounds of investment. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:57:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/869/lord_provost_banquet_raises_nearly_30_000_for_charity Two cheques for £13,392 were today presented to charities by Lord Provost George Grubb following a Banquet held in Edinburgh late last month. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:08:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/868/lord_provost_extends_invitation_to_aung_san_suu_kyi_to_visit_edinburgh Edinburgh's Lord Provost has written to the Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to invite her to visit Scotland's Capital city as part of her stay in Britain this June. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:10:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/867/keeping_fitness_on_track_at_inverleith_park Edinburgh resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail today, Tuesday 24th April, at a special ceremony. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:56:00 +0100