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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Plans for safe return of pupils to schools in August
Detailed arrangements are being put in place by the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure the safest return possible for pupils and staff when schools reopen in August.
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Council readies its construction sites for a safe restart
Construction workers across the Capital will be able to get back on site following an announcement by the Scottish Government.
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New wording for plaque at Melville Monument agreed
A plaque providing a more representative story of Henry Dundas will erected at the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square.
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Council acts on sustainable vision for Meadowbank
Steps are being taken to realise an ambitious vision for Edinburgh’s flagship new sports centre and hundreds of eco-friendly homes at Meadowbank.
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Scottish public sector partners report on feasibility of basic income pilot
Partners involved in exploring the feasibility of a Citizens Basic Income (CBI) pilot in Scotland have completed the draft final report on their findings.
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Progress being made on plans for new plaque
The Council Leader provides an update on his discussions with campaigners and others involved in drawing up new wording to tell the story of the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square.
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Council Leader calls meeting to consider wording of statue's plaque
Discussions to resume to reflect the city's slave trade history at the Melville Monument.
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Carers Champion: "Let's give our heartfelt thanks to Edinburgh's unpaid carers this National Carers Week"
Edinburgh's Depute Lord Provost and Carers Champion, Councillor Joan Griffiths, writes in today’s Evening News.
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Council presents views on national economic recovery
Scotland’s economic revival must be led from a local level and backed up by collaborative support across all levels of government for the country to recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City set for next phase of temporary active travel measures as restrictions are eased
Work to deliver a package of measures supporting walking, cycling and wheeling in Edinburgh is continuing apace, as more than 1,700 residents share their own suggestions for improvements.