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Thursday 21 February from 9am
UNISON, the biggest union in Edinburgh Council, will join Edinburgh Trades Union Council and community groups to lobby the council and the Scottish Parliament on 21 February 2019 to say ‘enough is enough’ as Edinburgh faces yet another cut of over £30 million. Continue reading ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: No More Cuts!
City services face £41 MILLION cut
The City of Edinburgh Council has published draft budget proposals for the next financial year, outlining ‘savings’of £41m, and its ‘Strategy for Change and Delivering Services 2019-2023’ which lays out the long-term approach to meet the ‘changing demands on the city and its services’. Continue reading Edinburgh’s Budget: Have your say on council cuts
UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch has reacted to the news that Edinburgh Council leader Andrew Burns is to stand down at the next election. The local UNISON branch said Andrew Burns has been ‘respectful, positive and constructive’ in his dealings with trade unions. Continue reading Andrew Burns: ‘respectful, positive and constructive’
Capital Coalition stands firm to seek ‘best value for city’
Councillors have approved in principle that any tram extension should continue to Newhaven. Elected members voted today to continue consideration of an Outline Business Case (see below) until the next Council meeting in December, when a further report will be heard. Continue reading Tram network back on track?
