New phase of Leith Connections completed amidst positive new data on walking, wheeling and cycling
A new active travel route from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street was officially opened today by the Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson.
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Cycle hire offer to NHS staff extended
Transport for Edinburgh is delighted to announce the release of an additional 250 four-month passes for Edinburgh Cycle Hire (Just Eat Bikes) for NHS staff from midday Monday, 20 July.
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Saying it with flowers: Edinburgh’s historic Floral Clock pays tribute to NHS and key workers
Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest Floral Clock in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens.
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Excavation of medieval graveyard begins as part of Trams to Newhaven project
The excavation of human remains which could date back as far as 1300 has begun on Constitution Street, as part of the Trams to Newhaven project.
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Temporary signs installed at Melville Monument
Temporary signs containing the agreed wording for the new plaque at Melville Monument have been installed today (Monday 13 July).
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Edinburgh tourism and hospitality industry campaign given funding boost
Councillors have given their support to a city-wide campaign recognising the importance of the tourism and hospitality sector to Edinburgh’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bike hire offer to encourage long-term take-up
Users of Edinburgh’s bike hire scheme can benefit from a four-month pass for the price of less than one, as part of an offer launching on Monday (13 July).
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Going green: Edinburgh reveals the UK’s first eco-powered greenspace
Edinburgh's Saughton Park has become the UK’s first fully eco-powered greenspace thanks to support from SP Energy Networks’ Green Economy Fund.
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Urgent action required to move Edinburgh through dual crises of climate change and pandemic recovery
Ensuring Edinburgh’s future infrastructure and capital investments contribute to a green future is just one of the recommendations for a green recovery in a report by the Edinburgh Climate Commission.
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Thousands share their suggestions for walking, cycling and wheeling improvements
Edinburgh residents have made more than 4100 suggestions for creating more space to walk, cycle and wheel during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Council calls on short-term lets to switch to tackling homelessness
The City of Edinburgh Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to delay the re-opening of short-term lets where properties share stairwells and front doors with other people’s homes.