www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:15:33 +0000 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:15:33 +0000 Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election candidates announced /news/article/14081/colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-candidates-announced The candidates standing in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead Council by-election have been confirmed. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:12:00 +0100 Council Leader shares condolences for former First Minister Alex Salmond /news/article/14080/council-leader-shares-condolences-for-former-first-minister-alex-salmond Reacting to the news today (Saturday 12 October) that Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has passed away, Council Leader Cammy Day said: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:16:00 +0100 Annual poverty findings point to a fresh start /news/article/14079/annual-poverty-findings-point-to-a-fresh-start Efforts to tackle poverty in Edinburgh have put almost £24 million into the pockets of residents who need it most, according to a report published today (Friday 11 October). Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:39:00 +0100 Capital marks Challenge Poverty Week /news/article/14078/capital-marks-challenge-poverty-week Сòòò½APP and partners from across the city are preparing to mark Challenge Poverty Week. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:23:00 +0100 Nominations open for new Wall of Honourees at Meadowbank /news/article/14077/nominations-open-for-new-wall-of-honourees-at-meadowbank The search has begun for additional names to be added to the Wall of Honour at the Meadowbank Sports Centre as nominations open today (Monday 7 October). Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:06:00 +0100 Edinburgh housing stock improvement pilot benefits mixed tenure properties /news/article/14076/edinburgh-housing-stock-improvement-pilot-benefits-mixed-tenure-properties Councillors have this week noted a report which sets out the result of the mixed tenure improvement service pilot following the completion of works in Wester Hailes. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:12:00 +0100 Please bin your gum! /news/article/14075/please-bin-your-gum- In partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, who has awarded a grant of £25K to the Council, a Chewing Gum Task force is cleaning up gum and reducing gum littering on the Capital. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:42:00 +0100 Help us shape how the visitor levy will support your city /news/article/14074/help-us-shape-how-the-visitor-levy-will-support-your-city Council Leader Cammy Day encourages everyone to take part in our Visitor Levy public consultation. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:31:00 +0100 Firework Control Zones /news/article/14073/firework-control-zones Following a decision at the Special meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee on Friday 23 of August 2024, elected members approved to implement Firework Control Zones (FCZ’s) in Edinburgh. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:44:00 +0100 Edinburgh to provide boost in funding to combat poverty and inequality /news/article/14072/edinburgh-to-provide-boost-in-funding-to-combat-poverty-and-inequality Councillors have today agreed to invest £100,000 towards the Regenerative Futures Fund (RFF), a new multi-million-pound initiative to make Edinburgh a fairer place to live. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:53:00 +0100 Notice of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election published /news/article/14071/notice-of-the-colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-published Nominations open tomorrow (Friday 27 September) for candidates to stand in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:48:00 +0100 Further success for Edinburgh pupils /news/article/14070/further-success-for-edinburgh-pupils Edinburgh's pupils continue to be amongst the best performing in Scotland. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0100 Council invests £500,000 to protect Edinburgh’s coastline /news/article/14069/council-invests-500-000-to-protect-edinburgh-s-coastline Work to restore the iconic timber groynes on Portobello beach has been completed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:31:00 +0100 Edinburgh to host International Fair Trade Towns Conference in 2025 /news/article/14068/edinburgh-to-host-international-fair-trade-towns-conference-in-2025 A prestigious international convention on Fair Trade and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be hosted in the capital in August next year. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:11:00 +0100 Help shape Edinburgh’s final visitor levy scheme /news/article/14067/help-shape-edinburgh-s-final-visitor-levy-scheme Capital residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the final plans to raise over £100 million by 2030 from tourism to support the city of Edinburgh. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:05:00 +0100 City Chambers turns pink for Organ and Tissue Donation Week /news/article/14066/city-chambers-turns-pink-for-organ-and-tissue-donation-week The Capital is gearing up to highlight the importance of Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2024 which runs from 23-29 September. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:29:00 +0100 Bumper awareness month is timely reminder of what counts /news/article/14065/bumper-awareness-month-is-timely-reminder-of-what-counts Council Leader, Cammy Day writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:57:00 +0100 Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election to be held in November /news/article/14064/colinton-fairmilehead-by-election-to-be-held-in-november A by-election will be held in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward following the resignation of Councillor and former Transport and Environment Convener Scott Arthur. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:29:00 +0100 Transport trackers are ‘go’ in Edinburgh /news/article/14063/transport-trackers-are-go-in-edinburgh Edinburgh’s new on-street bus tracking system has gone live at hundreds of travel stops. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:42:00 +0100 Edinburgh residents urged to share their views on housing /news/article/14062/edinburgh-residents-urged-to-share-their-views-on-housing The Council is looking for views on the local housing strategy which will set out the vision for all types of homes and housing related services in the city for the next five years and beyond. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:00 +0100