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Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week
With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024.
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Enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer
Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker writes about enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer.
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Try out our interactive tool and let us know what community services and issues should be prioritised when we set next year's council budget.
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Edinburgh’s festival season takes centre stage this summer
Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker writes about the summer festival season and finding the balance.
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Joint statement from the City of Edinburgh Council and EVOC on Gorgie Farm fire
Following a fire at the Gorgie Farm site on the evening of 24 July, the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council (EVOC) have issued a joint statement.
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Edinburgh seeks views on short term lets policy
Residents and industry are being encouraged to share their experiences of Edinburgh's short term lets (STL) licensing.