New Council Leader announced in Edinburgh

New Council Leader announced in Edinburgh

Jane Meagher has today (Thursday 19 December) been named as the new Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. The former Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener was appointed by her fellow councillors following the resignation of Cammy Day as Leader on Monday 9 December. Cllr Meagher will also replace…

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£0 Joining Fee Offer: Kickstart Your Fitness Journey in 2025

As the world welcomes in 2025 and the “New Year, New You” mantra resonates, Edinburgh Leisure is offering an exciting opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With a £0 Joining Fee promotion throughout January 2025, there’s never been a better time to embark on your wellness journey. Exclusive Membership…

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Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel have wind in their sails for 2025

The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh is opening a new world-class Visitor Centre and Retail Experience in Spring 2025 to elevate their visitor journey. The enhanced Visitor Centre will incorporate ‘never before seen’ images and films, setting the scene of the Royal Yacht’s rich history, giving visitors an enhanced sense of arrival before stepping aboard the…

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SP ENERGY NETWORKS’ £5M FUND ACCELERATES COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION Thu 9:49 4 MB

SP Energy Networks’ £5m Transmission Net Zero Fund helps organisations supporting communities across central and southern Scotland fast track their decarbonisation ambitions Latest round of funding will help upskill the next generation with sustainable building skills, create much needed electric community car clubs and provide more energy efficient event spaces…

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Scottish Housebuilder Offering £10,000 Cashback to Homebuyers This January

Award-winning Scottish housebuilder Cruden Homes is helping homebuyers make a fresh start in 2025 with an exciting new offer – a generous £10,000 cashback on homes reserved at any of their developments from 3rd January until 14th February 2025. The limited-time cashback incentive is designed to support buyers looking to…

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John Lewis granted Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King

Recognised as supplier of Household Goods and Furnishings to His Majesty King Charles III “It’s a proud moment” said Executive Director, John Lewis, Peter Ruis Follows success of Waitrose which was granted His Majesty’s Royal Warrant in May John Lewis has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier…

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Burges Salmon’s Corporate and M&A team completes transactions with an aggregate deal value of over £3bn in 2024

The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has guided domestic and international clients through around 80 M&A transactions this year Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has completed around 80 corporate and M&A transactions since January 2024, totalling in excess of £3 billion in deal value. Some of the Corporate and…

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Police Scotland’s Domestic Abuse campaign launch

Union has collaborated with Police Scotland to unveil a thought-provoking new film that shines a spotlight on domestic abuse and coercive control. Using the engaging format of TikTok’s popular “Couple’s Questions” trend, the campaign seeks to raise awareness of the subtle but dangerous signs of coercive behaviour that can exist…

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Easing cost pressures support high confidence for 2025 among Scotland’s private firms

Most privately held Scottish firms (90%) feel confident about their growth prospects heading into next year Easing cost pressures were cited as the main cause (46%) alongside access to finance (43%) – significantly above the UK average for both Firms plan to diversify through new products and internationalisation Nine in…

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Capital Theatres releases heartwarming Christmas song written by people living with dementia

Today, Capital Theatres releases Christmas (Like it Was Before), a heartfelt new Christmas song written by people living with dementia. This festive single, the first song ever released by Capital Theatres, celebrates the creativity and passion of the dementia-friendly community. The track will also be featured on an upcoming EP…

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