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Co-leader of Scottish Greens admits coalition with government could fail

Patrick Harvie said party faces biggest crisis in its history after rebellion over climate policy

The Guardian - UK

Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal

The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery.

Daily Record

Edinburgh plan to remove Melville Monument slavery plaque approved as family say its 'hurtful'

The decision does not automatically mean the plaque can be removed - as permission needs to be given by those who own the monument.

Edinburgh Live

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Fears Filmhouse 'could become luxury flats' as councillors reject booze licence

A DECISION to strip the former Edinburgh Filmhouse premises of its alcohol licence has sparked fears it will be turned into “luxury flats” and…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh tram line's lack of Gaelic signs 'a major missed opportunity'

The council said tram chiefs would be likely to request any changes to stops to be made across the entire line, rather than just the new one through Leith opening next year.

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh St James Quarter bars 'make a mockery' of alcohol rules

A city councillor argued excessive availability of alcohol "can make the lives of local residents a misery".

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh lap dancing club set to become new comedy venue

'Dubbed 'one of Edinburgh's premier gentlemen's clubs', it has been closed for almost a decade but now new owners are set to open up a Hootenannys comedy club.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh BT 'street hub' plan hits another brick wall as council rejects appeals

Councillors repeated their call for BT to rid the streets of old payphones, as they pointed out the company does not need planning permission to do this.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh flats refused as furious councillors accuse developers of 'jumping the gun'

It was agreed that proposals to re-develop Seafield should not be agreed until a 'masterplan' detailing the wider vision for the area is finalised.

Edinburgh Live

Notorious Edinburgh pub has licence suspended over 'litany' of complaints

The local Leith boozer has temporarily lost its licence due to a series of events that took place at the pub including theft, public disorder and assault.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Tynecastle high school site student flats plan rejected

The controversial plans would have seen flats for more than 450 students built on the site, with hundreds of people objecting to the amount of student housing in the area and the lack of affordable housing.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Green councillor accuses Unionist politicians of 'crossing the picket line'

A SCOTTISH Green councillor has called out Unionist members of Edinburgh City Council for “crossing the picket line” at city chambers amid the…

The National (Scotland)

Forth Bridge to get walkway with 367 feet high viewing deck as plans approved

Network Rail's 'Forth Bridge Experience' will offer around 80,000 visitors a year panoramic views over Edinburgh and Fife.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Leith bingo hall to be protected after council U-turn

The council's planning committee voted overwhelmingly to protect the former cinema-turned bingo hall, after members were told it is "only way of socialising" for many in the community.

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Edinburgh residents worried historic building at risk after council make planning changes

The rear of the building Manderston Street was included in the revised Leith Conservation Area boundary put to a public consultation last year - but was removed before going to councillors for final approval.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh delay decision on historic Leith building until after election

The Council purchased Custom House in 2014 with the intention of turning it into a museum ⁠— an option now deemed financially unsustainable, as plans are unveiled to create a 'community and creative hub' instead.

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