Call for sponsorship of Eurocities AGM

The City of Edinburgh Council is bidding for the 2017 Eurocities AGM and conference. This prestigious event is the annual meeting and platform for European city representatives to discuss key urban challenges faced by cities in the EU.

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Lady Provost Prepares To Sleep Rough At The Zoo

Edinburgh’s Lady Provost will brave a cold night at the Zoo in September in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for local causes. On a crusade to raise awareness of homelessness in the city, the Lady Provost Elaine Brand has challenged local businesses and individuals to join her as…

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Huge Rise In Number Of Foreign Direct Investments To Edinburgh

The number of foreign direct investments to the Capital this month is the highest attracted since the figures were first recorded in May 2008. The Edinburgh Investment Tracker, produced by the City of Edinburgh Council each month, shows that 11 companies headquartered in countries including the United States, Germany, South Africa…

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New Chief Executive Takes The Reins

The new Chief Executive of City of Edinburgh Council began work on Monday 27th July. Andrew Kerr joins from Cornwall Council, succeeding Dame Sue Bruce who retired last week following 40 years of public service. Councillors unanimously approved a report recommending his appointment during May’s council meeting, following which he has…

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CONSULTATION BEGINS ON FUTURE GROWTH IN EDINBURGH AND SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND

**THIS RELEASE HAS BEEN ISSUED ON BEHALF OF SESPLAN** Residents and interest groups living in Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland are being asked for their views on the challenges of future population growth including the need for more housing, infrastructure and protecting the environment. Over the next 20…

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New Chief Executive Appointed at City of Edinburgh Council

Andrew Kerr has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council. Councillors unanimously approved a report recommmending his appointment at a meeting earlier today. Andrew Kerr will replace Dame Sue Bruce on Monday 27 July, although there is expected to be short hand-over period in…

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New Appointments to Transport for Edinburgh Boards Announced

Councillors are set to agree a series of new appointments to the boards of Transport for Edinburgh, Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, as recommended by the Nominations Committee of Transport for Edinburgh. The committee has recommended the selection of Jim McFarlane as chair of Lothian Buses and also to sit…

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Edinburgh By Numbers Shows Large Rise In Degree Educated Workers

The percentage of the Edinburgh workforce with a degree level qualification or equivalent has risen from 46 per cent in 2013 to 54 per cent in 2015, according to the education and skills section of the latest Edinburgh by Numbers. This is just one of many fascinating facts about the…

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Edinburgh Strengthens Creative Links With China

Links between Shenzhen and Edinburgh were strengthened as an incubator space opened in south-east China. The International Creative Industries Incubator, in the heart of Shenzhen, will encourage creative and tech sector small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) from Edinburgh to expand overseas and raise their international profile. A reciprocal incubator…

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Edinburgh is First Council to Pledge to “See Me”

      The City of Edinburgh Council is the first Scottish local authority to sign a pledge to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination at work. The See Me in Work scheme was launched today at Edinburgh’s City Chambers by See Me, a national programme which aims to end mental health stigma and…

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