Tag: edinburgh council

Edinburgh Council’s new chief executive says local authorities are in for a tough year

Scottish News

Christine Lavelle - January 13, 2011

THE new chief executive of Scotland’s second largest council says all of the country’s local authorities are in for a difficult year...

Snowbot set to wow crowds this winter in Edinburgh

Local News

Clare Carswell - November 24, 2010

A giant, snow-shooting robot will be unleashed on Christmas shoppers next week. The towering Snow-bot – which was receiving some last minute tune ups last...

Council leader to put high-speed rail link on agenda at meeting with Scottish Secretary

Christine Lavelle - November 10, 2010

A high-speed rail link to Scotland’s capital will be discussed at a meeting between the Scottish Secretary and city chiefs this week. Edinburgh Council leader...

'Paul the bin man' must wait to find out result in his case against council

Christine Lavelle - October 13, 2010

By Christine Lavelle and Amanda MacMillan A BINMAN suing council chiefs for unfair dismissal after they sacked him and not his wife must wait to...

Edinburgh city chiefs target ‘gas guzzlers’ in parking charges hike

Deadline News Journalist - September 14, 2010

By Oliver Farrimond EDINBURGH council is set to unveil harsh measures intended to punish drivers of “gas-guzzling” cars. City bosses are planning to levy steep charges...