Calders incident shows strength in community
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (12 March), Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the strength of Edinburgh's diverse communities.
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Taking a free COVID test 'helps keep your community safe'
Residents living close to Wester Hailes Library are being urged to come forward and get a free, rapid COVID test at the temporary community testing centre if they don't have symptoms of the virus.
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Edinburgh counts down to the Scottish Parliament Election 2021 with the highest ever numbers of registered voters and postal votes
With less than a week to go until the Scottish Parliament Election 2021, Edinburgh is gearing up to play its own part in the vote on 6 May.
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Cultural partnership to support young carers
A culture project for young carers is launching after Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, with Edinburgh Young Carers, was selected as a partner by the British Museum for their 'Where we are' programme.
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Funding approved for temporary toilets in Capital’s busy ‘hotspots’
Cllrs have given the green light for £450K funding to install temporary public toilets in busy parks and other ‘hotspot’ areas in Edinburgh like the Meadows and Portobello.
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Key Council services including libraries set to reopen
A number of key Council services, including libraries, community centres and galleries, will shortly reopen following the move to Level 3 in Scotland earlier this week.
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Council leader welcomes reopening of the Scotsman's Lounge on Cockburn Street
Following issues with their outdoor seating area being quickly resolved over the weekend, Council leader Adam McVey, said:
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Roll-out of secure on-street cycle parking set to double in size
A project to roll out secure on-street cycle parking across Edinburgh will be boosted with an additional 1200 spaces over the next two years, subject to funding, in response to increasing demand.
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Busy Capital ‘hotspots’ to get new temporary public toilets
Cllrs have agreed a plan to install temporary public toilets in busy parks and other ‘hotspot’ areas like the Meadows and Portobello on the understanding that funding is approved by Council next week.
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New Executive Director of Education and Children's Services
The City of Edinburgh Council has appointed an Interim Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services.
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Council Leader's Report - April 2021
Latest news from Council Leader Adam McVey: