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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.

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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

Edinburgh Live

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

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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.

Daily Record

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

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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.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh city centre could get new basement bowling alley on Rose Street

Roxy Leisure are behind the popular Roxy's 'booze and ball games' south of the border which features the likes of ice-free curling, shuffleboard, ping pong, beer pong, ten pin bowling and more.

Edinburgh Live

Fury as Edinburgh Council sells off three bed flat lying empty for two years

The council claim that they can't repair a flat in a stairwell which they only own one property, so it is easier for them to sell it off than carry out repairs needed

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh community besieged by flytipping as former councillor offers solutions

Former councillor Ashley Graczyk, who is also the founder of Keep Gorgie Clean, has said the Gorgie and Dalry community of Edinburgh is the worst for flytipping and dumping.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cheerleading squad claim they were thrown out of venue for 'priority group'

Edinburgh's Diamond Cheerleaders say they have been displaced from their training space after Edinburgh Council awarded the let to a "priority group" instead. The Diamonds are fighting the decision in an effort to keep the team together.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council leader hits out at local Lidl in furious early morning online rant

The City of Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day has hit out at local supermarket workers calling them 't****' after an alarm went off at the store at 7am on Sunday morning.

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Scottish council takes in 5000 refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine

MORE than 5000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed.

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Underbelly set to lose contracts amid overhaul of Edinburgh's winter festivals

UNDERBELLY is set to lose the contracts to run Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and Christmas festivities.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council staff make three new 'major' allegations of misconduct

The workplace culture of Edinburgh City Council is back in the spotlight as it's reported three major disclosures were made to the external whistleblowing hotline between January and April, following two damning investigations last year.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh carer didn't report patient who attacked staff and other service users

Elaine Heath, while under the employment of Edinburgh Council at Drumbrae Care Home, was judged to have carried out multiple dangerous actions, with the Scottish Social Services Council finding enough evidence to remove her from the register

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Ukrainian refugees staying in West Lothian hotel 'asked' to relocate to Aberdeen

The Ukrainian families were reportedly distressed to be asked to relocate from the West Lothian where they have spent time settling, to be moved half way across the country

The National (Scotland)

Rent campaigners to keep up pressure on Edinburgh Council after Labour stitch-up

Living Rent has vowed to keep up pressure on Edinburgh City Council to gain the necessary powers to implement rent controls

The National (Scotland)

'I thought Labour couldn’t sink any lower': Reaction to Edinburgh Council stitch-up

THE SNP have called on Anas Sarwar to admit he has broken his pre-election pledge against coalitions, following the seizure of Edinburgh City…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council seized by Labour after support from Tories to shut out SNP

Labour will run a minority administration after being backed by the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, with a proposed SNP-Green coalition failing to get enough support.

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MPs and MSPs intervene as Edinburgh Labour ponder 'unthinkable deal with Tories'

MPs and MSPs from Scotland’s capital city have written an “urgent” letter to the Labour council group amid rumours they will use Tory votes…

Daily Record

SNP outrage over plan to give Labour power in Edinburgh council on back of Tory votes

Labour could form a minority administration if the Tories agree to the plan

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SNP look set to lose Edinburgh Council as Unionists 'undermine election result'

THE SNP could be set to lose control of Scotland’s capital city as a Unionist coalition materialises.

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