The City of Edinburgh Council has opened a citywide consultation on proposals for a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) or ‘Tourist Tax’. Continue reading A Tourist Tax for Edinburgh? Have your say
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Neighbourhood Partnership meetings scheduled
The following dates have been agreed for meetings of local Neighbourhood Partnerships (North West Locality). These meetings are open to the public and you are very welcome to attend:
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 30th October, 6pm in Blackhall Library
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 6th November, 6pm in North Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens (access from car park)
Almond Neighbourhood Partnership (Almond includes Muirhouse)
Monday 3rd December, 7pm in Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry
Western Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership
Yet to be confirmed
Agendas and papers for the meetings will be available here: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings
Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill
Edinburgh hosts many cultural events every year. Dusherra, an event which has taken place for more than twenty years, returns again this year. Taking place on Sunday 21 October on top of Calton Hill, Dusherra aims to pass a universal message to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Continue reading Dusherra 2018 on Calton Hill
Diwali details announced
Graham Construction set to be appointed Meadowbank contractor
Councillors are set to appoint a contractor to deliver a new state-of-art Meadowbank Sports Centre. The new facility has been designed to meet the current and future needs of the local community and the people of Edinburgh and beyond. Continue reading Graham Construction set to be appointed Meadowbank contractor
Celebrating diversity at Craigroyston Primary School
A group of parents from Craigroyston Primary planned and organised a special event to celebrate diversity at the school on Thursday. Continue reading Celebrating diversity at Craigroyston Primary School
Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar
Work has begun on a major new housing development at Craigmillar town centre for the City of Edinburgh Council. The new homes, which will be complete by 2020, will be spread across a series of 14 blocks. Residents will have access to amenity areas and a large public green space will be at the heart of the development. Continue reading Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar
Drive and Thrive: hard-hitting messages for young motorists
Fledgling motorists from across Edinburgh received a hard-hitting introduction to the risks of driving at a popular road safety event this week.
Hundreds of sixth-year pupils once again tested out crash simulators, drunk goggles and even sit behind the wheel of an electric bus as part of the Streets Ahead Edinburgh Young Driver event, which returned to the Corn Exchange for an eighth year, hosted again by Forth 1 DJ Grant Thomson.
Continue reading Drive and Thrive: hard-hitting messages for young motorists
City set for charging point network
A pioneering plan to introduce a strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle charging points was agreed by councillors yesterday. Continue reading City set for charging point network
Council budget cuts: have your say
Edinburgh residents are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council for their views as part of 10-week public engagement developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. Continue reading Council budget cuts: have your say