Local school children bring 30 years of Capital’s heritage to life
Granton Primary School children using the 30th anniversary of the Old and News Towns World Heritage Site in Edinburgh as inspiration to create an exhibition to help mark this important milestone.
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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:
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Preparing for a safe and successful summer in Edinburgh
As Edinburgh prepares for the gradual lifting of lockdown, Council Leaders are looking forward to a safe, sustainable reopening of the economy, and many of the city’s health and leisure venues.