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Edinburgh council leader accused of 'jetting off' on Taiwan trip during cost of living crisis

The trip, which will be paid for by the Taiwanese government, has been criticised during the "worst cost of living crisis that we've experienced in a generation" but the council leader said he was "keen to develop a friendship with Taiwan".

Edinburgh Live

Plans for ferry link connecting Edinburgh to Fife 'in progress'

PROPOSALS for a ferry link between Edinburgh and Fife will be on the table ...

The National (Scotland)

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

Edinburgh Live

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Cost of Royal visits to Edinburgh to face more scrutiny after Operation Unicorn

The city has recovered almost £600,000 from the UK Government over costs related to events around the death of the Queen, but councillors now want greater transparancy on the cost of all Royal visits

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Christmas 'at risk' as time running out to award new contract

Councillors were warned the mistakes which led to problems with last years event could be repeated, with a decision on who will run the 2023 Christmas event not set to be discussed until March.

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh Granton gasholder to become new city park and events space

The proposals, part of the £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration, have been given planning approval and the park could be open to the public by 2025.

Edinburgh Live

'High risk' Edinburgh will not be able to balance budget with £80m gap

A finance chief said the council's current plans are still 'a little short of the total savings required' but added final budget proposals will be shown to councillors soon.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh councillor dubs UK Government 'reverse Robin Hood' after levelling up bid fails

The council leader said he would now look at "new and alternative ways" of finding funding for the projects.

Edinburgh Live

'No plans' to axe Edinburgh teachers after 'frightening' Glasgow proposals emerge

Opposition councillors have called for Edinburgh to "rule out" education cuts ahead of February's budget.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh gardener and litter picker to stand for Greens in by-election

The candidate's priorities include "wider pavements, better pedestrian crossings and segregated cycle infrastructure".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Portobello 'could be underwater in 50 years', expert warns

A local councillor has said people need reassurance that current developments are not going to be hit by flooding in years to come.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airbnb 'superhost' ordered to stop using flat as holiday let

The host said the council's decision would have a 'significant impact' on them, and pointed out they have an 'almost perfect rating' from guests.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian thieves raid family home before fleeing with stash of jewellery

Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information to come forward following a house break-in in Bathgate on Tuesday, January 17, in which valuables were stolen.

Edinburgh Live

Former NHS nurse joins Edinburgh Council by-election race as Lib Dem candidate

Parties have begun announcing their candidates for the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election which will be held on March 9.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh Council issue scam warning as locals targeted in quiet residential area

Residents of a tenement building in Portobello received a suspicious letter asking them to carry out repairs to the the property. The council have quickly responded.

Edinburgh Live

Surveillance abuse fear as Edinburgh council driver data collection plan paused

A council services chief said the concerns "speak to culture we maybe need to improve".

Daily Record

Migrants forced to sleep in cars after being evicted from Edinburgh homeless accommodation

Most of those sleeping affected have come from Romania as refugee and migrants’ charity Positive Action in Housing said the situation was shameful.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fopp store announces sad closure after 20 years at current location

Earlier in the year, Edinburgh Live reported that Edinburgh Council had given the green light for Fopp to be turned into a new cocktail bar which should open in 2023.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council announces by-election next year after SNP councillor quits

Voters in Corstorphine/Murrayfield will go to the polls to pick a new councillor less than a year after the local elections were held.

Daily Record

Scots dad forced to sleep on couch to keep warm in 'freezing flat' due to broken window

James Thomson, has slammed Edinburgh Council for leaving him with a broken window for months which has caused one side of his flat to become unbearably cold.

Edinburgh Live

Meet the kind-hearted Edinburgh Council officer decorating residents' homes for Christmas

Billy McGhee has worked as a concierge officer for 35 years and has gone out of his way to provide some festive spirit this year during the cost of living crisis that has seen locals cut down on the amount they spend on decorations

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council dismisses claim 37,000 new homes target within 10 years is 'unrealistic'

If approved, City Plan 2030 will introduce a raft of new planning policies aimed at tackling Edinburgh's affordable housing crisis and encouraging sustainable development.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council splashed £48k on driving Lord Provost around in luxury cars

New research carried out by the Taxpayer's Alliance found that the local authority forked out £48,847 on fancy vehicles used to take the capital's Lord Provost and deputy lieutenants to civic engagements

Edinburgh Live

Disabled Edinburgh councillor slams council for making her route to work 'unsafe' with white blocks

The councillor, who relies on a mobility scooter to get to and from council meetings, has said that the blocks make the pathway unsafe for those with disabilities and cyclists amongst others.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh net-zero target 'extremely challenging' as city burns through carbon budget

The council used up more than two-thirds of its three-year carbon budget in two years.

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