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Migrants forced to sleep in cars after being evicted from Edinburgh homeless accommodation

Most of those sleeping affected have come from Romania as refugee and migrants’ charity Positive Action in Housing said the situation was shameful.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Fopp store announces sad closure after 20 years at current location

Earlier in the year, Edinburgh Live reported that Edinburgh Council had given the green light for Fopp to be turned into a new cocktail bar which should open in 2023.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council announces by-election next year after SNP councillor quits

Voters in Corstorphine/Murrayfield will go to the polls to pick a new councillor less than a year after the local elections were held.

Edinburgh Live

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Scots dad forced to sleep on couch to keep warm in 'freezing flat' due to broken window

James Thomson, has slammed Edinburgh Council for leaving him with a broken window for months which has caused one side of his flat to become unbearably cold.

Daily Record

Meet the kind-hearted Edinburgh Council officer decorating residents' homes for Christmas

Billy McGhee has worked as a concierge officer for 35 years and has gone out of his way to provide some festive spirit this year during the cost of living crisis that has seen locals cut down on the amount they spend on decorations

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council dismisses claim 37,000 new homes target within 10 years is 'unrealistic'

If approved, City Plan 2030 will introduce a raft of new planning policies aimed at tackling Edinburgh's affordable housing crisis and encouraging sustainable development.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council splashed £48k on driving Lord Provost around in luxury cars

New research carried out by the Taxpayer's Alliance found that the local authority forked out £48,847 on fancy vehicles used to take the capital's Lord Provost and deputy lieutenants to civic engagements

Edinburgh Live

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Disabled Edinburgh councillor slams council for making her route to work 'unsafe' with white blocks

The councillor, who relies on a mobility scooter to get to and from council meetings, has said that the blocks make the pathway unsafe for those with disabilities and cyclists amongst others.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh net-zero target 'extremely challenging' as city burns through carbon budget

The council used up more than two-thirds of its three-year carbon budget in two years.

Edinburgh Live

Two Edinburgh Leisure centres cancel swimming lessons due to instructor shortage

Two of the capital's council-run swimming pools have been hit by staff shortages.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh '90s rave' set to be cancelled over drug concerns as council refuses licence

Tickets for the event have been on sale since September, but without a licence it is now unlikely to go ahead and this leaves organisers in a precarious position.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council proposes cuts as £76 million budget gap forces 'difficult choices'

The initial round of proposed savings include a reduction in funding for pupil support, speech and language therapy and grants for cultural organisations.

Edinburgh Live

Plans for new modern Edinburgh high school campus include GP practice and café

The updated plans reveal the school would accommodate up to 1,200 pupils and a GP practice would also be erected, as well as outdoor sports pitches, a café and a new car park

Edinburgh Live

FC Edinburgh slash ticket prices after admitting fan experience is 'not ideal'

From the next home game at Meadowbank Stadium on November 5, FC Edinburgh has slashed prices for all tickets. They are also working to improve the spectator experience by the end of the year.

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Edinburgh village residents fight double yellow lines at 'dangerous' junction

Residents say the council has "painted itself into a corner" by introducing the yellow lines.

Edinburgh Live

Latest phase of Edinburgh housing 'masterplan' would deliver 150 new homes

The Greendykes North Masterplan was designed by Edinburgh Council to deliver affordable, net zero carbon buildings comprising of flats and a family homes

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council explain how new junctions will work where bikes prioritised

As part of the works on the city's new West to East Link, construction has been ongoing in the Roseburn area since 2021, to widen pavements and create a new cycling lane.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man couldn’t get to work after £5,000 bike stolen from home

It is the second time Jack's motorbike has been stolen and he believes it could be anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians and he could not travel to work without his bike the next day

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Edinburgh pupils blocked from YouTube after 'concerning material' accessed

Pupils say YouTube is vital for learning nowadays and have called for the council to restore access to the video sharing site.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council give update on closure of Filmhouse and end of Film Festival

Officials said there is optimism about the future of the film festival but warned saving the popular Filmhouse cinema would be "challenging".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh whistleblowers call for public inquiry into Scottish child protection

A Holyrood committee will consider the petition and decide if the inquiry should be held.

Edinburgh Live

Plans to bulldoze Edinburgh industrial yards and buildings for dozens of new flats

The site, at 499 Gorgie Road, could be set for a huge transformation after a planning application was put to Edinburgh Council that would see the demolition of 16 yard buildings and garages that are currently serving as tenement properties

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh e-scooters in 'Wild West situation' on city streets

The council is being urged to engage with the Government about plans to legalise the use of e-scooters on public streets.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council reports 'pulled and re-written' as tech problem hits meeting

Officials said reports not being available to the public was "not acceptable in terms of democratic transparency" and called for the meeting to be postponed.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh electric vehicle charging network branded a 'joke' by drivers

While transport leaders at City of Edinburgh Council celebrate the successful expansion of the electric vehicle charging network, enthusiastic EV drivers have said the city has a long way to go.

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