Edinburgh is to mark the achievements of Hibs’ female football players with a celebration in the City Chambers.
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SIAF celebrates silver anniversary with City Chambers reception
The Scottish Indian Arts Forum celebrated their silver anniversary with aperformance of a traditional Indian dance at a reception at the City Chambers on Friday evening (4 October 2019). Continue reading SIAF celebrates silver anniversary with City Chambers reception
Western General nurses reunited after sixty years
A group of 23 nurses and their partners have been reunited by the City of Edinburgh Council, 60 years after they met as students at the Western General Hospital.
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Bear with Me: Forthview parents produce fabulous new book
Forthview Primary School parents proudly unveiled their latest story ‘Bear with Me’ at a launch at the City Chambers on Wednesday. Continue reading Bear with Me: Forthview parents produce fabulous new book
First couples say ‘I do’ at City Chambers marriage suite
Edinburgh City Chambers has opened it’s doors to a brand-new marriage suite. The first couple to tie the knot at the refurbished venue said ‘I do’ there on Thursday (8 March).
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Council sets budget – and approves cuts of £28 million
The City of Edinburgh Council will continue to prioritise frontline services for young, older and vulnerable residents while making necessary savings under the 2018/19 budget, which was set today. Continue reading Council sets budget – and approves cuts of £28 million
Polish war hero memorial set for City Chambers
A Polish Second World War hero and his men are set to be honoured with a memorial bench to be placed in the courtyard at the entrance to the City of Edinburgh Council Chambers. A life-size image of General Stanislaw Maczek seated on the bench is hoped to be cast in bronze at a cost of £85,000 after a public appeal for donations. Continue reading Polish war hero memorial set for City Chambers
Mel Young recognised for his ‘concern for mankind’
Edinburgh-based advocate for the homeless Mel Young (above)has been recognised by the Lord Provost after earning an award from the United States Sports Academy. Mel, founder of the Homeless World Cup and the Scottish Big Issue, follows in the footsteps of sporting giants Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi and Michael Jordan to be named winner of the Academy’s prestigious 2016 Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award. Continue reading Mel Young recognised for his ‘concern for mankind’
Greens slam Local Plan ‘sham’
Green councillors have slammed Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan, saying that it fails the city on affordable housing, traffic problems and loss of greenbelt land. Continue reading Greens slam Local Plan ‘sham’
British Empire Medal for badminton’s Christine
Badminton star and community coach Christine McDiarmid Black has been presented with the British Empire Medal in recognition of her dedication to sport and coaching in her community. Continue reading British Empire Medal for badminton’s Christine