http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news City of Edinburgh Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:53 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:53 +0000 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1248/virgin_active_fined_for_toxic_gas_at_omni_centre_swimming_pool Virgin Active Limited has been fined £20,000 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after it failed to adequately control hazardous substances at their premises in the Omni Centre on Leith Street, Edinburgh. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1247/new_book_is_out_of_this_world ‘Beast was a wolf boy from Mars and he was dreading today. Everything on Earth was different from what he was used to and it made the hair on his ears and tail stand on end.’ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:47:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1246/edinburgh_tops_tenant_satisfaction_surveys Edinburgh tenants have given Council housing in the city a vote of confidence in a new survey. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:52:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1245/capital_gears_up_for_biggest_cycling_festival_in_the_uk The City of Edinburgh Council is pleased to be supporting the first ever Edinburgh Festival of Cycling - the UK's biggest cycling festival. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:19:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1244/sir_chris_hoy_backs_edinburgh_bid_for_national_performance_centre_for_sport Britain’s greatest Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy, has given his backing to Edinburgh’s bid for the National Performance Centre for Sport (NPCS), which he described as the “natural home” of the facility. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:38:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1242/portobello_beach_wins_a_resort_seaside_award Portobello Beach has been awarded a Resort Seaside Award by leading environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, it was announced today. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:13:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1243/new_edinburgh_partnership_to_help_people_with_dementia The City of Edinburgh Council today (Monday 10 June 2013) announced a new partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and NHS Lothian to support people recently diagnosed with dementia. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:07:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1241/extra_special_school_takes_home_glittering_education_award An inspirational school Edinburgh is top of the class today (Monday 10 June 2013) as they claimed a top accolade at the Scottish Education Awards 2013. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:59:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1240/start_of_tram_cabling_works Work to install overhead and underground tram cables is set to get under way in the city centre. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:22:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1239/enhanced_design_for_leith_walk_wins_local_support An enhanced design for Leith Walk as part of the Leith Programme has been given the seal of approval by local residents and organisations. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1238/niddrie_burn_restoration_opens_up_development_opportunities A major river restoration project was officially launched today, paving the way for future housing and other development in the Edinburgh BioQuarter. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:27:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1237/city_primary_schools_on_their_marks_for_games_the_hub More than 1,000 Edinburgh primary school pupils will be competing in one of the largest ever school sports events in the capital. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:41:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1235/external_whistleblowing_helpline_proposed_for_staff The Council has announced proposals for a new Whistleblowing Policy for staff that would see the pilot of a confidential external helpline for employees to seek advice on reporting issues. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:27:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1234/report_on_city_centre_trial_postponed_until_august A report on plans for a 12 month trial of new city centre traffic arrangements has been deferred to the August meeting of the Transport and Environment Committee. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1233/bidders_invited_to_submit_residual_waste_proposals Proposals to secure a dedicated facility for processing household rubbish through the Zero Waste: Edinburgh and Midlothian project have taken a step forward. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:44:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1232/residents_are_praised_for_their_commitment_to_recycling Vice Convener of Environment, Councillor Jim Orr, today thanked Edinburgh residents for breaking the city’s recycling record and reducing the amount of landfill to its lowest level yet. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:56:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1231/investing_millions_in_edinburgh_roads_and_pavements At its Budget Meeting on 7 February 2013, the Council approved the allocation of an additional £12M for road and footway investment in 2013/14. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:37:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1230/city_centre_trial_set_to_go_ahead Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists will be the centrepiece of a trial set to take place over 12 months. Fri, 31 May 2013 11:26:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1229/council_agrees_the_sale_of_leith_waterworld The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed a motion put forward by the Capital Coalition to sell Leith Waterworld to A&G Property Group for £1m to create a substantial soft play and leisure facility. Thu, 30 May 2013 13:09:00 +0100 http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1228/new_working_group_to_look_at_new_design_for_water_of_leith_flood_prevention_phase_2 Plans for the second phase of the Water of Leith Flood Prevention Scheme (WOLFPS) are in development as Phase 1 nears completion. Thu, 30 May 2013 09:43:00 +0100