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Fury sparked as private tenant Edinburgh councillors blocked from voting on rent freeze

EDINBURGH councillors who are private renters have been blocked from voting on a proposed rent freeze in the city.

The National (Scotland)

Data reveals cost of tram line cycling accidents for Edinburgh City Council

NEW data has shown the total costs of cycling accidents for Edinburgh City Council since the city’s tram tracks were built.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh primary school pupil contracts contagious Victorian infection

Edinburgh City Council have confirmed that a pupil attending a primary school in the north west of the capital has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection often associated with the Victorian era.

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Edinburgh residents warned of road closures and rules for Queen's funeral on big screen

Edinburgh City Council have told Edinburgh residents and tourists to plan ahead for the event that will show a live stream of the BBC's coverage of the Queen's funeral service.

Edinburgh Live

Gaelic high school sites in Edinburgh are ruled-out by the council

Edinburgh City Council said a GME secondary on a shared campus with the new Liberton High is the option with the "strongest rationale" as five other sites were ruled out.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh funeral home announces it will close on Monday to honour Queen

A private Edinburgh based funeral home has announced sudden disruptions to service in line with the Queen’s funeral on Monday September 19 as City Council and NHS Lothian services and appointments remain unchanged.

Edinburgh Live

How to visit the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh from where to queue to wristbands

Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to the Old Town today to pay their final respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she lies at rest in St Giles' Cathedral.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh City Council issue travel warning ahead of Queen's Procession

Tens of thousands are expected to flock to the Royal Mile and St Giles' Cathedral over the next two days as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II rests in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

Fears Edinburgh will need £3m in cuts to fund bin strike pay deal

The council says there is an "urgent need" to identify options to save cash as a £70m funding gap looms.

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh parking restrictions on the way as six new zones approved

Over 1,000 people objected to the proposals which will see parking restrictions introduced in several areas.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Green councillor accuses Unionist politicians of 'crossing the picket line'

A SCOTTISH Green councillor has called out Unionist members of Edinburgh City Council for “crossing the picket line” at city chambers amid the…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh bin strikes to continue next week after unions reject latest pay offer

Refuse and cleansing staff will return to work on Tuesday but they could walk out again next week if a deal is not agreed by then.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian councillors reject call for 'seat at the table' of workers pension fund

Although Lothian Pension Fund oversees retirement pots for workers in all four Lothian areas, only Edinburgh City Councillors have a say on the decision to merge with Falkirk Council Pension Fund and future investments

Edinburgh Live

Almost 100 Edinburgh short term lets submit planning application ahead of rule change

Edinburgh City Council have received nearly 100 planning applications from holiday lets in the capital as new legislation changes mean each will need planning permission to operate

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Rubbish lines the streets of Edinburgh amid cleaning strikes

Edinburgh streets are lined with rubbish during the city's busiest month of the year as council workers are on strike over pay.While tourists have been flocking to the capital to enjoy the summer festivals, cleansing staff working for Edinburgh City Council went out on strike on Thursday August 18, as…

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Edinburgh bin strike: Nicola Sturgeon 'must intervene' to prevent 'international embarrassment' for capital

Cleansing staff at Edinburgh City Council went out on strike on Thursday August 18, as part of the protest over pay.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian pension fund concern as Edinburgh gets vote on Falkirk merger

Despite Lothian Pensions Fund representing four local authorities it has been claimed only Edinburgh City Council members are able to vote on a propsed merger of their assets with Falkirk Council Pension Fund

Edinburgh Live

More than half of Edinburgh locals object to 'Spaces for People' measures

Objections to the Council’s Travelling Safely programme have been released ahead of a meeting on Thursday to determine the programme’s impact and future.

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Drivers 'forced to use headlights during day' to see through dust near Scots building site

An NHS respiratory nurse said a dust cloud on the Edinburgh street means some residents avoid going outside at certain times.

The National (Scotland)

Who is going on strike in Scotland in August and for how long?

It's been a summer of strikes for many Scots and it looks like industrial action will continue across various sectors in August.

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh care home set to be turned into 142 new multi-storey flats

Plans for 142 new flats in Muirhouse have been assessed by Edinburgh council officers with a report to this week's committee meeting recommending accepting the proposal.

Edinburgh Live

Busy Edinburgh road will be closed 'for days' after fire in fish and chip shop

The Scottish Ambulance Service and Edinburgh City Council have given updates in the aftermath of a devastating fire on Monday in Newington that left multiple residents temporarily displaced and at least two local businesses destroyed.

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 council accused of creating 'anti-disabled' space in city centre

Two local politicians and an activist group have criticised Edinburgh City Council for installing bollards that essentially create an 'anti-disabled' space at George Square.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh resident hits out at litter and overflowing bins at popular beach spot

Images of the Cramond beach car park have been shared by a concerned resident who says that the problem is a terrible advert for those visiting the city this August for the Fringe Festival.

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