Near fire caused by lithium-ion batteries disposed of in general waste
The quick actions of Waste and Cleansing Operatives at the City of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Council avoided a fire taking hold in a waste lorry at the end of last month.
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Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light
Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community.
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Council call for help to develop and protect future communities
A consultation on how the Council should shape our communities, and the wider city, to meet the needs of local people and a growing population, is open from today until 30 September.
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All ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ must oppose the poisonous rhetoric that's driving racist violence
Writing in The Scotsman Council Leader Jane Meagher stresses the positive contribution made by immigration to the city and urges every citizen to ensure it remains an inclusive and welcoming place.
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Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities
Following a series of incidents across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ on 19 June, the Capital’s Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred.
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Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh.
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to show support for Armed Forces Day
St Andrew Square will welcome a parade of serving personnel, veterans and supporters this weekend as The Royal British Legion Scotland and Council hosts special events to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
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Local school children bring 30 years of Capital’s heritage to life
Granton Primary School children using the 30th anniversary of the Old and News Towns World Heritage Site in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as inspiration to create an exhibition to help mark this important milestone.
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Investing in our parks and green spaces
Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Margaret Graham writes in the Evening News today about the quality of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s parks.
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Award-winning garden opens in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Drakkar’s Drift was formally opened by the Council’s Culture and Communities Convener on Sunday (21 June) following a successful community campaign to bring the garden home to Victoria Park.
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Leader's Report - June 2026
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.