/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:29:22 +0000 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:29:22 +0000 /news/article/14057/visitor-levy-legislation-confirmed-to-come-into-force The commencement date of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act has been confirmed as Friday 20 September 2024. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:41:00 +0100 /news/article/14056/crewe-road-homes-get-climate-ready-as-council-continues-to-improve-social-housing Hundreds of homes in Edinburgh are undergoing major energy upgrades – helping to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions in some of the city’s most deprived areas. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:38:00 +0100 /news/article/14055/city-art-centre-exhibition-inked-up-printmaking-in-scotland- This autumn, Edinburgh’s City Art Centre opens a captivating new exhibition exploring Scottish printmaking. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:10:00 +0100 /news/article/14054/hitting-the-ground-running-with-visit-to-north-bridge New Transport and Environment Convener Councillor Stephen Jenkinson writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:52:00 +0100 /news/article/14053/vision-for-new-coastal-neighbourhood-in-the-capital A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood, was published yesterday by the Council. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:02:00 +0100 /news/article/14052/major-works-on-the-a8-to-commence-this-month We're improving the road surfaces and drainage on the A8 at Glasgow Road and the Ingliston interchange. Work will start on Monday 16 September and is expected to finish in March 2025. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:08:00 +0100 /news/article/14051/council-extends-financial-support-for-tenants-struggling-to-pay-rent Following the success of the Tenant Hardship Fund, Councillors in Edinburgh have this week marked plans to increase the maximum average payment to around £480. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:20:00 +0100 /news/article/14050/stephen-jenkinson-confirmed-as-new-transport-and-environment-convener At a meeting of the City of Â鶹ӳ»­ today (29 August), Councillor Stephen Jenkinson was appointed as the new convener of the Transport and Environment Committee. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:39:00 +0100 /news/article/14049/have-your-say-on-new-school-proposals-in-north-and-south-edinburgh Views are being sought on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in Gilmerton and Granton Waterfront. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:29:00 +0100 /news/article/14048/edinburgh-reflects-on-its-past-and-looks-to-the-future Edinburgh joined cities across the world today in remembering the slave trade and its lasting impact on our society. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:01:00 +0100 /news/article/14047/council-launches-wellbeing-platform-for-children-and-young-people The platform, which provides a safe place to find advice, local support, tips, and tools to help maintain positive wellbeing, was launched at Bonaly Primary School on Wednesday (21 August). Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:14:00 +0100 /news/article/14046/edinburgh-s-groundbreaking-visitor-levy-scheme-takes-another-step-forward Ambitious plans for a Visitor Levy in Edinburgh took another significant step forward today (22 August), as councillors agreed key details of the draft scheme. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:57:00 +0100 /news/article/14045/visitor-levy-will-raise-millions-to-reinvest-in-the-city Council Leader Cammy Day comments in the Edinburgh Evening News today. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:33:00 +0100 /news/article/14044/spades-in-the-ground-for-new-affordable-homes-at-granton-waterfront Â鶹ӳ»­ marked the start of construction on a new affordable housing development with a ceremonial sod-cutting event on Thursday (15 August). Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:36:00 +0100 /news/article/14043/the-homeless-world-cup-co-founder-and-social-entrepreneur-mel-young-mbe-to-receive-the-edinburgh-award-2024 The Homeless World Cup co-founder and social entrepreneur, Mel Young MBE is to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:47:00 +0100 /news/article/14042/council-leader-urges-unions-to-accept-latest-pay-offer Council Leader Cammy Day has welcomed today’s decision by the trade unions to suspend strike action and re-ballot their members on the latest pay offer from COSLA and the Scottish Government. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:38:00 +0100 /news/article/14041/community-invited-to-have-their-say-on-firework-control-zones-in-edinburgh Edinburgh residents are being asked for their views on Firework Control Zones. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:53:00 +0100 /news/article/14040/prize-winning-scottish-poet-and-author-michael-pedersen-is-the-new-edinburgh-makar Prize-winning Scottish poet and author Michael Pedersen has been endorsed as the new Edinburgh Makar. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:05:00 +0100 /news/article/14039/council-leader-calls-for-community-spirit-and-resilience We’re extremely proud that Edinburgh is a diverse, welcoming city where people from different backgrounds get on well together, says Councillor Cammy Day. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:22:00 +0100 /news/article/14038/celebrating-a-year-of-success-in-our-schools Writing in today's Evening News, Cllr Joan Griffiths, Education, Children and Families Convener, gives best wishes to pupils starting at school next week and looks back at a successful year. 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