Tag: City of Edinburgh Council

The Edinburgh International Book Festival announced a new partnership with Waterstones, the UK's leading book retailer.With 29 bookshops in Scotland and a total of over 300 shops across the UK, Ireland, Brussels and Amsterdam, the bookseller...
Black Axe Throwing Co is Edinburgh’s original & first-ever Axe Throwing pop-up after launching on Valentine’s Day 2018. It's now March 2023, and the Black Axe team is stronger than ever.Black Axe Throwing Co Edinburgh...

Council Gives Green Light to 200+ Affordable Homes

More than 200 affordable homes have been given the green light this week, allowing the Council to create more much-needed affordable housing.At least 130...

Bringing Holiday Joy: An Interview with the City of Edinburgh Council Concierge

Highrise homes are being made merry and bright this winter thanks to big-hearted Council worker Billy McGhee.For the past 35 years, Billy has been...

Poster Designs by School Pupils Help Boost Recycling Rates Across Edinburgh

Posters designed by primary and secondary school pupils in Edinburgh are to front a city-wide campaign aimed at boosting recycling rates in classrooms. The six...

One of the Most Energy Efficient High Schools in Scotland

The new Currie Community High School will be one of the most energy efficient high schools in Scotland after planning permission was granted today...

City of Edinburgh Council Apprentices’ Achievements Celebrated During a Virtual Graduation

As part of this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week events the City of Edinburgh Council celebrated the achievements of 26 apprentices recruited through the Edinburgh Guarantee,...

£15 Million Contract for a New Community Hub in Edinburgh

A £15 million contract for a new community hub at Macmillan Square, in partnership with North Edinburgh Arts, as part of the City of...

Plan Sets out Next Steps for Whistleblowing and Organisational Culture

An implementation plan to take forward changes to the whistleblowing and wider organisational culture at the City of Edinburgh Council will be discussed by councillors next...

Waste Crew Gift Smiley Little Boy a Dumper Truck

A four year boy in South Queensferry was gifted a dumper truck by a City of Edinburgh Council waste crew after his mum asked...

Roll Out of Digital Devices for Pupils Underway

The roll out of personal digital devices for every school pupil from P6 to S6 in Scotland’s Capital city, part of our ambitious and...

Pioneering net zero housing development granted approval

Proposals for a ground-breaking ‘net zero’ housing development, as part of the £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project in north west Edinburgh, have been granted approval by...

Recycle, reuse, buy responsibly and have a green Christmas!

Linking in with our campaign asking residents to have a less wasteful Christmas and help reduce their impact on the environment we’re also launching a campaign...

Make A Difference And Support The Homeless This Christmas Winter

National Homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust asks Christmas shoppers to make a difference by purchasing a gift voucher providing vital support for those without...