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Edinburgh Council leader's local school warning for Ukrainian refugees on cruise ship

It docked in Leith two weeks ago to house up to 2500 refugees who have fled Vladimir Putin’s troops. It is understood the local authority was informed, rather than consulted, about the decision to base the vessel in their area.

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Edinburgh city centre could get new basement bowling alley on Rose Street

Roxy Leisure are behind the popular Roxy's 'booze and ball games' south of the border which features the likes of ice-free curling, shuffleboard, ping pong, beer pong, ten pin bowling and more.

Edinburgh Live

Fury as Edinburgh Council sells off three bed flat lying empty for two years

The council claim that they can't repair a flat in a stairwell which they only own one property, so it is easier for them to sell it off than carry out repairs needed

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Edinburgh community besieged by flytipping as former councillor offers solutions

Former councillor Ashley Graczyk, who is also the founder of Keep Gorgie Clean, has said the Gorgie and Dalry community of Edinburgh is the worst for flytipping and dumping.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cheerleading squad claim they were thrown out of venue for 'priority group'

Edinburgh's Diamond Cheerleaders say they have been displaced from their training space after Edinburgh Council awarded the let to a "priority group" instead. The Diamonds are fighting the decision in an effort to keep the team together.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council leader hits out at local Lidl in furious early morning online rant

The City of Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day has hit out at local supermarket workers calling them 't****' after an alarm went off at the store at 7am on Sunday morning.

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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.

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Underbelly set to lose contracts amid overhaul of Edinburgh's winter festivals

UNDERBELLY is set to lose the contracts to run Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and Christmas festivities.

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Edinburgh Council staff make three new 'major' allegations of misconduct

The workplace culture of Edinburgh City Council is back in the spotlight as it's reported three major disclosures were made to the external whistleblowing hotline between January and April, following two damning investigations last year.

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Edinburgh carer didn't report patient who attacked staff and other service users

Elaine Heath, while under the employment of Edinburgh Council at Drumbrae Care Home, was judged to have carried out multiple dangerous actions, with the Scottish Social Services Council finding enough evidence to remove her from the register

Edinburgh Live

Ukrainian refugees staying in West Lothian hotel 'asked' to relocate to Aberdeen

The Ukrainian families were reportedly distressed to be asked to relocate from the West Lothian where they have spent time settling, to be moved half way across the country

Edinburgh Live

Rent campaigners to keep up pressure on Edinburgh Council after Labour stitch-up

Living Rent has vowed to keep up pressure on Edinburgh City Council to gain the necessary powers to implement rent controls

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'I thought Labour couldn’t sink any lower': Reaction to Edinburgh Council stitch-up

THE SNP have called on Anas Sarwar to admit he has broken his pre-election pledge against coalitions, following the seizure of Edinburgh City…

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Edinburgh council seized by Labour after support from Tories to shut out SNP

Labour will run a minority administration after being backed by the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, with a proposed SNP-Green coalition failing to get enough support.

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MPs and MSPs intervene as Edinburgh Labour ponder 'unthinkable deal with Tories'

MPs and MSPs from Scotland’s capital city have written an “urgent” letter to the Labour council group amid rumours they will use Tory votes…

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SNP outrage over plan to give Labour power in Edinburgh council on back of Tory votes

Labour could form a minority administration if the Tories agree to the plan

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SNP look set to lose Edinburgh Council as Unionists 'undermine election result'

THE SNP could be set to lose control of Scotland’s capital city as a Unionist coalition materialises.

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Plans in Edinburgh for 16 metre high 5G antenna in Morningside

The City of Edinburgh Council has received an application for another 5G antenna to be built in Morningside. The 16 metre tall structure aims to bring better phone reception to parts of the city.

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No administration for Edinburgh Council as meeting adjourns in 8 minutes

Edinburgh Labour have been dismissed as “a mess” after the first council meeting of the term adjourned after only eight minutes with no…

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SNP and Greens eye coalition on Edinburgh Council amid political deadlock

THE SNP and the Greens have begun “formal negotiations” around forming a coalition to run the council in Scotland’s capital city.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's SNP and Green councillors negotiating deal to run minority administration

After more than a week of talks between the various parties it now looks likely that Edinburgh Council will be run by the SNP and the Greens, although Labour still hope to see a 'rainbow' coalition.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council election had over 2,000 ballots spoiled by voters

The main reason for ballot papers being rejected was due to a '1' being written beside multiple candidates.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Election 2022: The winners and losers of this year's council vote

There were a number of closely-fought contests in this year's Edinburgh Council election but ultimately the nine seats lost by the Tories gave all other parties cause for celebration.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Election 2022: Labour chiefs to issue guidance on SNP coalition

Coalition talks are ongoing following Thursday's election, with a range of outcomes between parties still possible.

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LibDems rule out deal with SNP to run Edinburgh Council

EDINBURGH Council will not be run by an SNP-LibDem coalition, Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has confirmed.

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