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Edinburgh getting new 'smart bins' that will tell council when they are ready to be emptied

Council responds to rubbish complaints with new technology, and more than 11,000 new smart bin sensors are set to be installed around Edinburgh in the coming weeks.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 13, 2022

Number of Edinburgh cyclists using bike lane falls after controversial changes

South West Edinburgh in Motion have called on a more sensible approach to cycle lanes on Lanark Road and say that more consideration has to be given to residents with disabilities.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2022

Edinburgh bus lanes set to become operational seven days a week under new plans

Transport Convener and Labour councillor Scott Arthur said the move would make bus services more reliable, as the city continues to push ahead with optimising public transport links

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2022

No administration for Edinburgh Council as meeting adjourns in 8 minutes

Edinburgh Labour have been dismissed as “a mess” after the first council meeting of the term adjourned after only eight minutes with no…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Edinburgh Council appointments delayed after meeting lasts just 10 minutes

No party tabled plans for a new council administration as negotiations continue - with the appointment of councillors to committees and the election of a new Lord Provost pushed back to next week.

Edinburgh Live · May 19, 2022