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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Lord Provost: Volunteers who have played a vital role in pandemic deserve our praise
This Volunteers Week, Lord Provost Frank Ross pays tribute to those who have volunteered to support vulnerable residents during the pandemic in today's Evening News.
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Mapping tool launched to gather active travel suggestions
A new online platform will let people share suggestions for creating safer spaces for walking, cycling and wheeling safely in Edinburgh as the current restrictions begin to be lifted.
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Construction site preparation works for Trams to Newhaven project to start
Construction site preparation works for Edinburgh’s Trams to Newhaven project will start on Monday, 1 June, in line with the Scottish Government’s Phase 1 pre-start site preparation.
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£1.3bn sustainable regeneration at Granton Waterfront to begin
The first phase of housing for the development of Granton Waterfront was given the go ahead by councillors in Edinburgh yesterday.
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Putting your old bike to good use with Brake the Cycle
We want your broken, old or unwanted bikes for our Brake the Cycle scheme.
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Thank you for everything you do: paying tribute to our essential workers keeping Edinburgh going during the pandemic
Today's Edinburgh Evening News features a cover 'wrap' celebrating around 100 Council colleagues who are working around the clock delivering essential services across the city
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Additional funding for third party grants
An additional £611,000 is being distributed to support voluntary organisations helping vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and their families across Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres to reopen
Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will reopen from Monday (1 June), with changes in place to ensure the safety of staff and the public.
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£5m funding for Edinburgh’s ambitious active travel plans
Edinburgh will benefit significantly from £5m Scottish Government funding to support the creation of safe, accessible routes for walking, cycling and wheeling as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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Transport Convener: Out of crises can emerge opportunities
Transport and Environment Convener Cllr Lesley Macinnes writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News on the need to harness the city's new enthusiasm for active travel.