City Vision 2050: the story so far

Edinburgh 2050: ‘a place without poverty or barriers to achievement’

Edinburgh should be a city full of opportunity and innovation with no barriers to achievement, according to the initial findings of a city-wide campaign. Analysis of 5,700 views submitted so far towards the ‘2050 Edinburgh City Vision’ has been published today.

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Families in crisis: 230,000 Scottish households supported by Welfare Fund

The Scottish Welfare Fund is helping low income households through difficult times, with grants totaling £116 million allocated since the scheme was established. Latest figures show that during the first six months of 2016/17, £18.1 million has been awarded to households in need; this is £2.1 million more than was awarded during the same period last year. Continue reading Families in crisis: 230,000 Scottish households supported by Welfare Fund

Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square

The public toilets in Edinburgh’s Hunter Square have been closed in the latest move to tackle anti-social behaviour. The joint agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council and Police Scotland to close the toilets comes as part of a set of actions being taken forward to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. Continue reading Crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Hunter Square