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The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Council

'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

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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

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

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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".

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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

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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.

Edinburgh Live

Two Edinburgh Leisure centres cancel swimming lessons due to instructor shortage

Two of the capital's council-run swimming pools have been hit by staff shortages.

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Edinburgh '90s rave' set to be cancelled over drug concerns as council refuses licence

Tickets for the event have been on sale since September, but without a licence it is now unlikely to go ahead and this leaves organisers in a precarious position.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council proposes cuts as £76 million budget gap forces 'difficult choices'

The initial round of proposed savings include a reduction in funding for pupil support, speech and language therapy and grants for cultural organisations.

Edinburgh Live

Plans for new modern Edinburgh high school campus include GP practice and café

The updated plans reveal the school would accommodate up to 1,200 pupils and a GP practice would also be erected, as well as outdoor sports pitches, a café and a new car park

Edinburgh Live

FC Edinburgh slash ticket prices after admitting fan experience is 'not ideal'

From the next home game at Meadowbank Stadium on November 5, FC Edinburgh has slashed prices for all tickets. They are also working to improve the spectator experience by the end of the year.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh village residents fight double yellow lines at 'dangerous' junction

Residents say the council has "painted itself into a corner" by introducing the yellow lines.

Edinburgh Live

Latest phase of Edinburgh housing 'masterplan' would deliver 150 new homes

The Greendykes North Masterplan was designed by Edinburgh Council to deliver affordable, net zero carbon buildings comprising of flats and a family homes

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council explain how new junctions will work where bikes prioritised

As part of the works on the city's new West to East Link, construction has been ongoing in the Roseburn area since 2021, to widen pavements and create a new cycling lane.

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