Candidates for the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election, which will take place on Thursday, 11 April, have been announced. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
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New opening hours for city’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
Opening hours at Edinburgh’s three Household Waste Recycling Centres are changing from next month to bring them into line with neighbouring authorities. Continue reading New opening hours for city’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
Set off sharp for Murrayfield this afternoon
Fans heading to watch Scotland take on Grand Slam-chasing Wales today at Murrayfield are being reminded to plan travel ahead. Continue reading Set off sharp for Murrayfield this afternoon
Trams to Newhaven: first contracts approved
Contracts have been approved for the two contractors for the potential Trams to Newhaven project, subject to the scheme being approved by the City of Edinburgh Council next week. Continue reading Trams to Newhaven: first contracts approved
Lord Provost pledges to boost support for city veterans
Strengthening the Council’s commitment to the Armed Forces and boosting support for veterans is at the heart of a new covenant signed in Edinburgh yesterday. Continue reading Lord Provost pledges to boost support for city veterans
Leith Walk by-election hustings
Members of the public are being invited to quiz candidates contesting the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election at a hustings organised by the Save Leith Walk campaign. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election hustings
Edinburgh launches new directory for World Hearing Day
A new online resource for people with hearing loss has launched in Edinburgh. The digital directory – designed as a one-stop-shop for adults seeking help and support – details the many services available to the estimated 40,000 people living with hearing loss in Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh launches new directory for World Hearing Day
Southside Conservation Area extended
First stop North Edinburgh Arts for Travelling Gallery
Displaced exhibition tour from 6th March – 30th June 2019 Continue reading First stop North Edinburgh Arts for Travelling Gallery
Forget council cuts … here comes your tram extension
The full Final Business Case (FBC) for taking trams to Newhaven was published yesterday – the day after city councillors voted to make cuts of £33 million to council services and shed up to 200 jobs. The £200 million tram line extention has the full backing of the city’s ruling SNP – Labour ‘Capital Coalition’, so it’s almost certain that the controversial project will get the green light next month. Continue reading Forget council cuts … here comes your tram extension