Edinburgh’s ‘Smart City’ strategy to boost digital inclusion and sustainability
A new digital strategy will push forward Edinburgh's ambitions for becoming a sustainable and inclusive Smart City.
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Council cracks down on blue badge fraud
A citywide crackdown on blue badge fraud has seen several stolen and misused badges seized and cars impounded for fraudulently displaying blue badges.
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Overwhelming support for Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy plans
Edinburgh residents, visitors, and industry back plans for a visitor levy in their thousands, an engagement exercise has revealed.
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Recent donation to museum reveals dangers faced by Queensferry’s Briggers
Museums & Galleries Edinburgh have published a book online listing all the accidents that took place during the construction of the Forth Bridge in the 1880's.
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Women’s safety remains a priority for the Capital
Depute Leader, Councillor Mandy Watt discusses the importance of women’s safety in Edinburgh in the runup to International Women’s Day and phase two of the #RespectHerSpace campaign.
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Changes to Morrison Street in preparation for Low Emission Zone enforcement
Work will soon begin on changes to help drivers navigate around Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), including a new traffic layout on Morrison Street.
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Councillors agree next stage of addressing housing emergency
Councillors in Edinburgh have approved an action plan as they work towards tackling the severe shortage of suitable housing in the capital.
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Final call to take part in heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency consultation
Residents have just less than a week left to share their views on plans to decarbonise the heat supply of buildings and improve energy efficiency in Scotland’s capital.
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19 parks in the Capital gain protected status
As part of the Council’s ongoing partnership with charity Fields in Trust, residents can now enjoy improved access to 19 newly protected parks across the city.
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Overwhelming majority of residents happy with life in the capital city
Around 3,700 residents were interviewed face-to-face between July and September 2023, with 94% of the respondents saying they’re satisfied with life in Edinburgh.
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Leith Chooses funding awards announced
13 projects were awarded grants totalling £52,624 at an awards ceremony for the £eith Chooses programme at Leith Community Centre yesterday evening (February 22).