City of Edinburgh Council – Active Travel Challenge: FREE ENTRY

The City of Edinburgh Council are about to launch an Active Travel Challenge which is open to everyone working or living in Edinburgh.

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City of Edinburgh Council: St Andrews Square road closure and diversion

The City of Edinburgh Council hereby give notice under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, that for the reason set out in Section 14(1)(a) of that Act and to facilitate Crane Operations being undertaken by ISG, the following restrictions shall apply:   Closure ROAD EXTENT IMPLEMENTATION FROM…

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Consultation on Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site Management Plan

Building on the awareness raised over the years on support available for building repairs, improving the quality of architecture, and the experience of residents and visitors, are some of the actions included in the proposed management plan for Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns’ World Heritage site.

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Making Edinburgh a fairer City

“A great city is one which commits to sharing success and improving the well-being and life experience of all its citizens”. This fair city approach is one of the four emerging goals highlighted in the early findings of the Edinburgh City Vision 2050. Individuals and businesses consulted would like Edinburgh to be a city without barriers to achievement and where a good quality of life is enjoyed by all.

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INDEPENDENT REPORT INTO SCHOOL CLOSURES PUBLISHED

The School Closures Report was commissioned by Chief Executive Andrew Kerr last summer after the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School and subsequent closure of 17 schools.

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Edinburgh City Futures – A Discussion – Date for your 2017 Diary

  Title Edinburgh City Futures – A Discussion Summary We begin the New Year with a debate about the future of the City of Edinburgh. Tackling immediate challenges and opportunities, such as the City Deal and BREXIT, we’ll also look at the outlook for Scotland’s capital. Who Professor Susan Deacon,…

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#PLAYYOURPART IMPROVING COUNCIL SERVICES

Edinburgh residents are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council for their views on reshaping council services as part of public engagement for the 2017/18 budget, which will be set early next year.

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#Edinburgh2050: CAPITAL SETS ITS SIGHTS ON A COLLECTIVE CITY VISION

Edinburgh residents, businesses, partners and stakeholders are being called upon to share their vision for the Capital’s future.

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Edinburgh Eyes a Greener Future as New Sustainable Energy Company Takes Shape

A new energy services company (ESCo) for Edinburgh has moved closer to going live, boosting the Capital’s ambition to become a leading sustainable city.   Energy for Edinburgh, an arms-length City of Edinburgh Council organisation focusing exclusively on sustainable energy, will have a Board comprising eight directors. Following a competitive interview process…

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Mayor of Shenzhen Visits Edinburgh Exchange

Creative business links between China and Edinburgh were strengthened yesterday during a visit by Shenzhen Mayor Mr XU Qin.

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