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Half of Edinburgh's Labour administration facing code breach investigations

HALF of Edinburgh Council’s Labour administration are facing investigations for breaches of code of conduct after a “rule-breaking” party in…

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Edinburgh 'Spaces for People' consultation blunder discovered months before councillors told

A councillor said there were "very serious questions" around why elected members weren't told sooner.

Edinburgh Live

End of 'lifeline' Edinburgh bus route sparks calls to end 'secrecy' over changes

Affected residents said the decision to cut the only direct bus to the city centre was "beyond the pale".

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh care home plan gets green light despite local objections

Residents wanted to see a housing development on the site and warned that elderly care home residents were unlikely to help struggling local businesses.

Edinburgh Live

Free Edinburgh tram travel for young people could continue despite end to funding

Discussions about the future of the scheme, which mirrors the Scottish Government-funded policy of free bus transport for under-22s, could see it continue.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Lib Dems will not bid for power in council over fear of 'SNP power grab'

A "Sistine Chapel lock-in" at the City Chambers this week with pizza saw Lib Dem councillors debate whether to bid for power - a move they concluded would be "unworkable."

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh by-election win for Liberal Democrats makes them city's second biggest party

Fiona Bennett said she was ready to “hit the ground running” after a comfortable victory which puts more pressure on the under-fire Labour administration.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh workplace parking charges could raise over £100 million in 10 years

If the council approves a workplace parking levy it would bring in millions for public transport and active travel - but it could still be over two years before it is rolled out in the capital.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cycle lane bollards to be reinstated again weeks after they were removed

A meeting heard motorists had been driving on the cycle lane in behaviour described as "lawlessness."

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh budget 'disaster' for Labour as council leader faces calls to resign

Labour leader Cammy Day has said he is "still keen" to lead the city, after admitting the failure of his group's budget plans was "disappointing"

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh streets 'left in the dark for two years' by power network failures

A local councillor claimed thousands of residents were being left in the dark and called on the council to "demand answers" from Scottish Power.

Edinburgh Live

Boss of Edinburgh nursery shut down by devastating floods pleads for council help

Orchard Nursery owner Vicky Coia had to help kids to safety through flood water after the River Almond burst its banks in December, and has joined calls for more to be done on flood prevention.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's failed Eurovision bid kept secret as councillors ask if Capital got 'nul points'

While the city insists the bid did not cost the taxpayer any money, councillors were pushing to see details, to help them be more successful in future.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh tram extension plans should not get 'a single penny' of taxpayer money

The council's proposed extension could cost up to £1 billion and see trams run out to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Edinburgh Live

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'A new low': Labour panned for 'shameful' move in council meeting row

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of an “inexcusable” attempt “to shut the door to public scrutiny” amid a row over the handling of a…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council face £80 million of cuts as funding gap increases

The council leader said it was the worst cut to services seen in his time as a councillor, as members were warned they faced "difficult" decisions over spending priorities.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Spaces for People measures to remain for another 18 months

The measures, which include temporary bike lanes and extended pavements, will be carried forward as Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders which could later be made permanent.

Daily Record

Man arrested over alleged incident with Lib Dem councillor released without charge

Councillor Kevin Lang claimed he was “very shaken up” after being confronted by a man in South Queensferry “hurling verbal abuse” at him.

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Man released without charge after accusations of 'assaulting' LibDem councillor

NO action will be taken against a man accused of a “politically motivated assault” against a LibDem politician, Police Scotland has said.

Daily Record

Liberal Democrat councillor 'shaken' after being assaulted while delivering newsletters

Kevin Lang says he was grabbed by the throat and sworn at by an angry voter while out in in South Queensferry.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh councillor assaulted by constituent who ran out his home and grabbed him

Councillor Kevin Lang was subjected to the disgraceful behaviour by an unsavoury constituent after a newsletter was put through his door, with Kevin saying that in 25 years, he has never had someone assault him or put their hands on him

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LibDem councillor 'assaulted by SNP supporter', Alex Cole-Hamilton claims

A SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat councillor was “assaulted by an SNP supporter”, the leader of the party has claimed.

Edinburgh Live

At risk Edinburgh bus routes will continue 'on a reduced service'

Councillors have been told First Bus is "not minded" to continue its arrangement with the council and services are expected to be reduced from next month.

Chronicle Live

Northumbria Police facing financial pressure as fuel and cost of living continue to rise

Energy costs and fuel are a major budgeting concern as police try and negotiate costs

Edinburgh Live

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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