Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities
Following a series of incidents across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ on 19 June, the Capital’s Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred.
-
Taking a free COVID test 'helps keep your community safe'
Residents living close to Wester Hailes Library are being urged to come forward and get a free, rapid COVID test at the temporary community testing centre if they don't have symptoms of the virus.Â
-
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ counts down to the Scottish Parliament Election 2021 with the highest ever numbers of registered voters and postal votes
With less than a week to go until the Scottish Parliament Election 2021, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is gearing up to play its own part in the vote on 6 May.
-
Cultural partnership to support young carers
A culture project for young carers is launching after Museums & Galleries ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Young Carers, was selected as a partner by the British Museum for their 'Where we are' programme.
-
Funding approved for temporary toilets in Capital’s busy ‘hotspots’
Cllrs have given the green light for £450K funding to install temporary public toilets in busy parks and other ‘hotspot’ areas in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ like the Meadows and Portobello.
-
Key Council services including libraries set to reopen
A number of key Council services, including libraries, community centres and galleries, will shortly reopen following the move to Level 3 in Scotland earlier this week.
-
Council leader welcomes reopening of the Scotsman's Lounge on Cockburn Street
Following issues with their outdoor seating area being quickly resolved over the weekend, Council leader Adam McVey, said:
-
Roll-out of secure on-street cycle parking set to double in size
A project to roll out secure on-street cycle parking across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will be boosted with an additional 1200 spaces over the next two years, subject to funding, in response to increasing demand.
-
Busy Capital ‘hotspots’ to get new temporary public toilets
Cllrs have agreed a plan to install temporary public toilets in busy parks and other ‘hotspot’ areas like the Meadows and Portobello on the understanding that funding is approved by Council next week.
-
New Executive Director of Education and Children's Services
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has appointed an Interim Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services.
-
Council Leader's Report - April 2021
Latest news from Council Leader Adam McVey: