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SNP councillors have confirmed their City of Edinburgh Council budget plan which is set to include £4.5m of funding to the King’s Theatre.

"During the event, temporary pedestrian access will be provided from King Edward Park, through the site to Newcastle Beach via the lower promenade."

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council accused Kurdish opposition factions based in Iraq of being "involved" in a drone attack that targeted a military facility in Isfahan. Nournews, a news agency affiliated with the Council, reported that parts of the drones that were used to carry out the hostile action…

Spread of ‘rightwing conspiracies’ about Salisbury’s smart infrastructure scheme prompts councillors to pass extraordinary motion

Last month, Ald. Jeanette Taylor delayed the project, which has drawn scrutiny over residential displacement, truck traffic and pollution. Wednesday, she admonished Norfolk Southern — but voted for the expansion.

The mayor called the slowdown a “parliamentary game” and tried to call the Council back to meet Tuesday, just to rescue the deal. But that effort also was defeated, and the Council isn’t scheduled to meet again until March.

It means retail and homes across the city will be paying even more every month

The council is facing a £76 million black hole in its finances, and officials warned that even if all their proposed savings are implemented, a further £3.7 million in savings - or income - will need to be found.

Sawyer, the son of Eugene Sawyer, Chicago’s mayor from 1987-89, is giving up his 6th Ward City Council seat with the goal of turning Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.