Leader's Report - June 2025
Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher.
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Taking big steps towards solving housing emergency
Councillor Mandy Watt, Depute Leader and Finance and Resources Convener, writes in the Evening News today.
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Council to consider findings of independent review into handling of misconduct allegations
The findings of an independent review into how the Council handled allegations of misconduct have been published today (10 June).
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Extra boost for affordable housing as Council eyes Dreghorn homes
The City of Edinburgh Council has negotiated the purchase of 78 homes in Colinton in an ongoing drive to urgently tackle the capital's housing emergency
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Edinburgh 900 exhibition reveals the hidden lives of the first ‘Edinburghers’
Visitors to St Giles’ Cathedral will come face-to-face with those of the first ‘Edinburghers’ in a new exhibition as part of Edinburgh 900 celebrations.
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New partnership formed to accelerate construction of affordable homes
A new public sector alliance has been created to accelerate the delivery of much-needed affordable homes for rent in the south east of Scotland.
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Travelling Gallery's 2025 tour continues with SEEDLINGS: Diasporic Imaginaries
Published on behalf of Travelling Gallery
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Edinburgh residents encouraged to share views on Community Payback Orders as Consultation Opens
With over 46,000 hours of unpaid work time carried out in Edinburgh in the year 2024-25, residents are being asked to share their views on Community Payback Orders (CPO).
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Children need an engaging and varied school day
Education, Children and Families Convener, Councillor James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the narrowing of the attainment figures in our schools across the city.
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New affordable homes approved to tackle housing crisis
A new affordable housing development was given the green light by the Development Management Sub-Committee.