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Plans for Edinburgh tourist tax unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon in UK first

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans that would see Edinburgh becoming the first city in the UK to introduce a visitor levy to pay for "tourism and related infrastructure".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh could be first UK city to introduce tourist levy

Nicola Sturgeon laid out plans in Tuesday’s Programme for Government which could see Scottish councils handed the powers to introduce a tourist tax.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh hairdressers could be turned into restaurant near Meadowbank Stadium

Ice hairdressing, on London Road, which has permanently closed, is due to make way for the new business after a planning application was proposed to the City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh student is facing being made homeless after 'dead end' property search

Gerard Murphy, who recently graduated with a master's in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh says by the end of the week, he could have nowhere to call home due to the uncertainty over finding accommodation that is wheelchair friendly

Edinburgh Live

Rural Edinburgh bus timetables to be slashed as services extended for a year

Nearly half as many number 20 and 63 buses will operate from September 12, after First Bus and the council struck a deal to continue the publicly-funded services for another year.

Edinburgh Live

Disabled graduate facing homelessness after council fail to find accommodation in Edinburgh

Gerard Murphy, 26, who has a spinal cord injury due to a tragic accident five years ago, has found a job in Edinburgh after graduating but can't find any suitable accommodation in the city.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Council announce important changes to bin collections ahead of new strike

The City of Edinburgh Council has announced further changes to bin collection schedules this week in preparation for strike action due to restart next week, on Tuesday, September 6.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh workmen burn off new double yellow lines after residents complained

Locals on Turnhouse Road were surprised when double yellow lines disappeared after being painted just a few weeks ago - without the correct approval from authorities.

Edinburgh Live

When the next Edinburgh bin worker strikes are planned as pay dispute continues

The bin collection and street cleaning services have restarted as of 4.59am on Tuesday morning - but the waste workers are planning another strike in Edinburgh next month.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh’s rubbish mountains bring value of waste workers ‘into sharp focus’

Waste workers at City of Edinburgh Council are to return to work on Tuesday after 11 days of strikes.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh cleansing workers begin strike action over pay dispute

CLEANSING workers at the City of Edinburgh Council are set to begin 11 days of strike action on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh donation hub for Ukrainian refugees set up for those fleeing war

A dedicated hub that Edinburgh locals can donate to for Ukrainian refugees have been set up in the city as the Welcome Centre opened its doors earlier this year to support those resettling in the country.

Edinburgh Live

Plea for donations to help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Scotland

AN urgent plea has been made for donations to a refugee centre for people arriving in Scotland from Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Three 'lifeline' Edinburgh bus services to be axed due to driver shortage

First Buses' decision to discontinue the 20, 63 and 68 from the end of next month will have a "devastating impact," the council's transport boss said.

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Edinburgh Fringe latest road closures and updates for city's motorists

The City of Edinburgh Council has shared road closures, temporary traffic lights and traffic diversions that drivers need to be aware of this week across the capital as the city prepares for the Fringe

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh strippers told they can keep their job - as long as they keep their clothes on

City of Edinburgh Council deputy leader Mandy Watt claimed that the strip clubs would be able to remain open if they did not tell their workers to strip off.

Edinburgh Live

Huge new Edinburgh development gets go ahead for 134 plush new family homes

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland have confirmed they have been granted planning permission from the City of Edinburgh Council for the project located in Gilmerton.

Edinburgh Live

Part of Edinburgh's Leith Walk set to reopen to traffic after progress on tram line

The City of Edinburgh Council confirmed that this marks the construction works between Montgomery Street/Annandale Street and Pilrig Street are now complete, with fencing being removed from outside businesses and homes.

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Edinburgh restaurants fume after outdoor terraces banned for the Fringe

A decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to remove the outdoor seating areas on sites such as Cockburn Street has seen venues hit out over fears of job losses.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh getting new sports and outdoor centre in north of the city

City of Edinburgh Council have announced the opening of a new sports and outdoor centre in North Edinburgh to open in August, as part of their plans for major redevelopment across the city

Daily Record

Furious Scot slams fine for parking on 'single yellow line' he's convinced is white

Scott, who wishes to be known by his first name only, stopped on Inverleith Place in Edinburgh during a recent visit to the Trinity area of the capital.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh tourist fumes at parking ticket for 'yellow line' he's sure is white

Scott came down to Edinburgh for a day and left his car along Inverleith Place to later find a parking ticket issued to him for parking on a single yellow line, which was "not even slightly yellow".

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council takes in 5000 refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine

MORE than 5000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed.

Edinburgh Live

Up to 250 new Edinburgh homes set to be built on abandoned dump

The former Powderhall Refuse Depot, lying between Broughton and Warriston Road, includes a stables building that has laid derelict for years, with the main site behind it formerly being used as a waste incineration plant, constructed in 1893

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council 'sorry' after grandmother 'beaten with broom handle' at care home

Shirley Caffell, who has waived her right to anonymity, told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry of the years of neglect she suffered when she was put into a Portobello foster home between June 1965 and March 1968

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