Hats off to Modern Apprentices

Hats off to Modern Apprentices

The hard work and dedication of modern apprentices at the City of Edinburgh Council was recognised this week as 18 young people graduated and were given an industry award. Among the graduates were three previous participants of Edinburgh Project SEARCH, the highly successful programme for young people with a disability.…

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Keeping Edinburgh Moving Whatever The Weather

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to keep the city moving throughout wintry conditions forecast this week. With freezing temperatures, snow and ice expected, plans are underway to minimise any resulting disruption. Temporary traffic management measures, such as traffic signals, in place for inactive road and pavement works will…

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Restalrig – Edinburgh’s 50th Conservation Area

Edinburgh’s 50th conservation area, Restalrig, was announced on Monday (11 December 2017) by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Homeless People Allocated Extra Homes

Around 275 permanent housing association and council homes are to be provided to homeless people living in Edinburgh. This is in addition to over a thousand social lets already provided to homeless people each year.

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Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging Zones Planner for Edinburgh in Scottish First

Strategic charging zones for electric vehicles could be rolled out across the Capital as part of Edinburgh's first Electric Vehicle Action Plan published this month [December].

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Review of Schools in the West and South West of Edinburgh

Plans to tackle the expected increase in pupil numbers in the west and south west of Edinburgh have been drawn up by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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War Hero and Suffragist Dr Elsie Inglis Honoured at Central Library

A memorial to pioneering doctor and founder of the Scottish Women's Hospitals, Dr Elsie Inglis, was unveiled on Friday at Edinburgh Central Library, 100 years on from her death.

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Councillor Neil Gardiner Appointed As New Planning Convener

Councillor Neil Gardiner has been appointed as the new Convener of the Council’s Planning Committee.

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Should Diesel Cars Incur A Parking Permit Surcharge in Edinburgh?

That's the question posed in a new consultation being run by the City of Edinburgh Council as it carries forward Edinburgh's Parking Action Plan.

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Outline Business Case Published for taking Tram to Newhaven

The Outline Business Case (OBC) for taking Edinburgh’s tram service down to Leith and Newhaven has been published on the Council’s website today. The comprehensive document sets out the findings and recommendations resulting from a 20-month programme of very detailed work assessing the benefits, impact and likely timescales and cost…

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