Granton gasholder taking shape for future public park

Granton gasholder taking shape for future public park

New footage released by the City of Edinburgh Council today (3 April 2024) shows the tank in the iconic gasholder frame has been infilled in preparation for the site to become a public park in the future. Around 50,000 tonnes of infill material has been placed and compacted within the…

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Funding available for community-focussed projects in Edinburgh

Do you have an idea that will make a difference to your local community? Applications are now open for a grant of up to £5,000 to make your idea a reality. The Council set up the Community Grants Fund in 2007 to kickstart projects that benefit local communities. It is…

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Melville Crescent set for major improvement project

Work will soon get underway to significantly improve public spaces on Melville Crescent, thanks to £2.1m in Transport Scotland funding secured by the City of Edinburgh Council. Improvements to the historic west end street will complement the recently completed City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) scheme, which connects Roseburn…

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New figures reveal the growing popularity of Edinburgh’s ‘Resident Rewards’ scheme

More than 5,400 people took advantage of exclusive offers available only to residents within the City of Edinburgh Council area last year. The Forever Edinburgh ‘Resident Rewards’ programme, which is run by the City of Edinburgh Council, partnered with over 50 local businesses to offer residents exclusive ‘Rewards’ with key…

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