Colinton and Fairmilehead by-election to be held in January
A by-election will be held in the Colinton and Fairmilehead ward following the resignations of Councillor Marco Biagi and Councillor Louise Spence.
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Advice Shop achieves national accreditation
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Advice Shop has achieved accreditation to the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
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Good progress against climate goals – but it has to be a joint effort
Council Leader, Cammy Day, has welcomed progress against the city’s ambitious climate goals while calling on the Scottish Government to provide more – not less – resources to help tackle the crisis.
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Council agrees Plant-Based Treaty Action Plan
The City of Edinburgh Council took another step towards achieving its climate ambitions as councillors agreed a city-wide Plant-Based Treaty Action Plan.
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Help Edinburgh lead the way on climate action
Capital residents are being asked to play a key role in shaping the city’s response to the climate and nature emergencies.
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Council undertaking archaeological excavation at new residential development at Cowan's Close
AOC Archaeology Group, on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, are undertaking an archaeological excavation at their site at Cowan’s Close.
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Final call to take part in Edinburgh's visitor levy survey
Residents and visitors have one week left to take part in a survey about the city's plans to introduce a charge on all overnight stays.
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Celebrating the success of Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals
Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker reflects on a fantastic Winter Festivals’ season.
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Andrew Kerr announces plans to retire
Andrew Kerr, who turns 65 in March, has informed Council Leader Cammy Day of his plans to leave his post on 14 June.
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Edinburgh Accessibility Commission to help make streets inclusive for everyone
An Accessibility Commission will be formally established to make sure Edinburgh’s public spaces are as inclusive as possible for disabled people.
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Edinburgh sets a date for pavement parking ban
Enforcement against parking on pavements, parking at crossing points and double parking will begin in Edinburgh on Monday, 29 January.