Edinburgh appoints visitor levy forum chair
Julie Ashworth will lead the new forum to advise the Council on all matters related to establishing Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy and its ongoing performance.
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Forth Green Freeport submits business case
The Forth Green Freeport has submitted its full business case to the UK and Scottish Governments.
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A bold new vision for Princes Street and Waverley Valley
Ambitious proposals to conserve and revitalise one of Scotland's most iconic streets have been welcomed by councillors.
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Travelling Gallery announces Season 3 of the 2024 programme
Travelling Gallery has announced the third exhibition of its 2024 programme, which continues a new approach to touring, with environmental concerns and community partnerships at its heart.
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Work set to begin at Lawnmarket and Upper Bow
We’re improving the roads, pavements and drainage at Lawnmarket – between Castlehill and George IV Bridge – and Upper Bow. Work is due to start on 23 September 2024 and end in July 2025.
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Visitor Levy legislation confirmed to come into force
The commencement date of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act has been confirmed as Friday 20 September 2024.
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Crewe Road homes get climate ready as Council continues to improve social housing
Hundreds of homes in Edinburgh are undergoing major energy upgrades – helping to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions in some of the city’s most deprived areas.
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City Art Centre exhibition - ‘Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland’
This autumn, Edinburgh’s City Art Centre opens a captivating new exhibition exploring Scottish printmaking.
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Hitting the ground running with visit to North Bridge
New Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Stephen Jenkinson writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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Vision for new coastal neighbourhood in the Capital
A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood, was published yesterday by the Council.
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Major works on the A8 to commence this month
We're improving the road surfaces and drainage on the A8 at Glasgow Road and the Ingliston interchange. Work will start on Monday 16 September and is expected to finish in March 2025.