Leader pays tribute to Councillor Val Walker
Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Val Walker, Jane Meagher pays tribute.
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Installation of Covid Memorial art trail gets underway
Work is now underway on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area of Edinburgh, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic.
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Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site
Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent.
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Applications now open for the Grow Your Own grant scheme
Community groups in Edinburgh are being invited to apply for funding from a £50,000 pilot scheme by the City of Â鶹AV to establish new food growing projects.
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Whale sculpture takes pride of place in new public park
A design portraying one of the Firth of Forth’s most special visitors – the humpback whale – has been commissioned by the Council to be displayed in the new Gasholder 1 public park.
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Emergency fund launches to support the city's third sector ahead of longer-term review
Charities due to lose funding from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will be able to apply for emergency support from the City of Â鶹AV.
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Two-way traffic returns to North Bridge ahead of schedule
Northbound traffic will return to North Bridge from Friday 28 March at 10am.
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Â鶹AV’s Instrumental Music Service returns to the Usher Hall for an incredible evening of music, in celebration of Edinburgh 900
Children and young people from across Edinburgh took to the stage at the prestigious Usher Hall yesterday evening (Monday 24 March) for the City of Â鶹AV’s spring concert.
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a journey through the artists world at City Art Centre
City Art Centre announces exciting programme of events to accompany upcoming John Bellany exhibition from 31 May – 28 September 2025.
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Firework Control Zones consultation
Councillors have agreed to move forward with an extensive consultation process on Firework Control Zones for autumn 2025.
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Edinburgh to host Tour De France Grand Départ 2027
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Culture and Communities Convener Val Walker welcome announcement.