Green light given to restore Tollcross Clock
Funding to restore one of the city's most cherished landmarks - the historic Tollcross Clock – was approved today, with works set to begin as early as May.
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Mobile phones in schools consultation shows broad support for restrictions during the school day
A six-week consultation, which closed on 2 March, has seen high engagement, with almost 14,000 responses from parents/carers, pupils and school staff.
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Calders incident shows strength in community
Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News (12 March), Council Leader Jane Meagher reflects on the strength of Edinburgh's diverse communities.
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New framework targets a more Equal Edinburgh
A new framework aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in Edinburgh has received unanimous backing from councillors.
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Mona Yoo reveals history of City Art Centre in new exhibition
RE:SET is the result of a year-long project in which Edinburgh-based artist Mona Yoo worked closely with the City Art Centre’s archives, collections, and architectural spaces.
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New exhibition explores the power of books to build community
Past Shelves: Histories of Queer Reading, now open at the Museum of Edinburgh, brings together interviews, books, magazines, and artefacts to examine how LGBTQ+ lives have been shaped by reading.
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20 Years of civic pride: nominations open for Edinburgh Award 2026
The capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for this year opening today (Monday 9 March).
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Apply for a Firework Control Zone in your local area
Residents across Edinburgh are being invited to help shape where firework control zones (FCZs) should be introduced around Halloween and Bonfire Night.
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Council Leader: delivering a balanced budget that meets residents' needs
Council Leader Jane Meagher comments on Edinburgh's Budget, which includes a record £1.6 billion investment in housing.
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Council Leader responds to incident in west of Edinburgh
Council Leader and Chair of the Edinburgh Partnership, Jane Meagher, has paid tribute to the response of emergency services and council staff.
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Councillors agree record spend to tackle housing emergency and reduce poverty
Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors today.