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Edinburgh council pay tribute to Queen and praise city residents for send-off

The city's councillors gathered to pay tribute to the late Queen a week on from her death, and said the people of Edinburgh "did us proud".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh call for catchment change to let pupils attend West Lothian school

The newly-opened Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh could welcome South Queensferry pupils under a catchment review.

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh chapel plan knocked back over 'jarring' design

After agreeing to the principle of the development in 2020, the council has refused to grant full planning permission.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh BT 'Street Hub' to replace vandalised Commonwealth Pool pay-phones

Applications for an additional 17 Street Hubs to replace phone boxes across the city are under review by the Scottish Government after Edinburgh City Council staunchly opposed the proposals.

Edinburgh Live

24 Edinburgh schools and nurseries shut from midday on Tuesday due to 'emergency measure'

The City of Edinburgh Council have issued a series of emergency closures for both September 12 and 13 due to the levels of disruption across the city.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh son given lifeline after his mum donated her kidney before passing away

Neil Scully said his life was transformed when his mum kindly donated one of her kidneys to him before she sadly passed away a year later, as he now prepared to talk on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to support his aunt who's raising awareness on the issue

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh councillors united in grief after Queen Elizabeth II dies

Councillors from across the chamber have paid tribute to the monarch following her passing.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh Castle closes to public following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Edinburgh landmark will be closed on Friday, September 9, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council told that Lothian Buses £6m annual dividend not likely to return

The local authority is unlikely to receive any cash from Lothian Buses for the next five years as the council-owned company continues to recover from the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live

Rise in Edinburgh Council staff sickness as stress causing most absences

Officials said a shortage in the workforce is causing exhaustion amongst staff required to work overtime.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Mimi's Bakehouse fume 'you must be joking' in bin row with council

One of Edinburgh’s mainstay bakeries has taken on the City Council to clean up the street in front of their shop at 63 Shore in Leith.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh student is facing being made homeless after 'dead end' property search

Gerard Murphy, who recently graduated with a master's in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh says by the end of the week, he could have nowhere to call home due to the uncertainty over finding accommodation that is wheelchair friendly

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council announce important changes to bin collections ahead of new strike

The City of Edinburgh Council has announced further changes to bin collection schedules this week in preparation for strike action due to restart next week, on Tuesday, September 6.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh’s rubbish mountains bring value of waste workers ‘into sharp focus’

Waste workers at City of Edinburgh Council are to return to work on Tuesday after 11 days of strikes.

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Victims of sex pest former Edinburgh councillor feel 'badly let down'

Lewis Ritchie, former SNP councillor for Leith Walk, was found guilty of committing sex attacks on three women between 2016 and 2019.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh bin strike negotiation advice to council leader set to be scrutinised

Claims have been made by councillors that the leader's decision to not back a 5 per cent pay offer earlier 'resulted in strikes' - but a local trade union branded the suggestion "misinformation".

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Labour-led council to blame for overflowing Edinburgh rubbish, says SNP minister

LABOUR are to blame for rubbish strewn-streets and overflowing bins in Edinburgh, a Scottish Government minister has said.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council workers offered five per cent pay increase as strikes continue

It comes after cleansing workers in Edinburgh began an 11-day strike on Thursday after turning down an initial offer of three per cent. Refuse workers gathered in the city centre and at one of the council's waste depot's at Seafield to protest the offer

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Edinburgh Council workers form picket line at waste depot as strikes begin

The council have warned that "significant disruption" is expected during the strike action, which will last until the end of August, as workers hold out for an improved pay offer from government body Cosla

Daily Record

Strikes in Scotland during August - full list as rail and waste workers take action

There will be strikes from rail, DHL, and Edinburgh council staff this month.

Edinburgh Live

BT appeal Edinburgh 'street hub' refusal amid pressure to replace eyesore phone boxes

The Scottish Government will now decide if the 75-inch screens are acceptable for the city's streets, as it looks to replace old vandalised public phones with new technology.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh school clothing grant available to families on a low income

For Edinburgh families struggling financially amid the worsening cost of living crisis, Edinburgh Council is offering support to children such as free school meals and clothing grants

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council leader hints at city's bid to host Eurovision 2023

Naturally, having won the competition in 2022, Ukraine were due to hold next year's contest in Kyiv. However, risks surrounding the war with Russia and security measures have meant that it is no longer feasible

Edinburgh Live

Scottish guests at 'luxury' holiday cabin find ripped sofa, greasy walls and broken cupboards

The angry family say a lack of cleanliness was visible across the apartment - from the kitchen to the bathroom and even in the kids room, ruining a long awaited £1,265 family holiday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council leader's local school warning for Ukrainian refugees on cruise ship

It docked in Leith two weeks ago to house up to 2500 refugees who have fled Vladimir Putin’s troops. It is understood the local authority was informed, rather than consulted, about the decision to base the vessel in their area.

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