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City of Edinburgh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia City of Edinburgh (Mòr-bhaile Dhùn Èideann in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. Primarily comprised of the city itself, there are also a number of villages within the authority area too. One of their recent initiatives was to try and introduce road tolls for those entering the city, as well as tolls for those entering the city centre from within the city as well. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/City_of_Edinburgh   (176 words)

City of Edinburgh Council City of Edinburgh Council is seeking funding for a £110m project to improve sporting facilities, including the £24m revamp of the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the construction of a £37m athletics and rugby stadium at Sighthill. City of Edinburgh Council is to consider plans for the development of a £200m biomedical research park next to the new Royal Infirmary, and construction is expected to start next year. City of Edinburgh Council is to consider plans from Waterfront Edinburgh for a £1bn urban redevelopment programme, which would include a new national museum for Scotland as well as housing, schools and commercial space. www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /cil51526.htm   (558 words)

Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh - City left with £1m BlindCraft debts bill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) The other councils, which together fund 25 blind and disabled workers from their area to work at the Peffer Place business, have refused to pay what Edinburgh City Council claims to be their share of the deficit. The city council, which funds the remaining 41 disabled workers, at a cost of around £27,000 a year each - nearly three times the £10,000 averaged at similar centres in the UK - has already forked out £836,000 for its share of the total deficit. But the report, which is due to come before the city council tomorrow, states that disabled workers from other areas will lose their chance to work at BlindCraft because of their local authorities’ refusal to pay. edinburghnews.scotsman.com /edinburgh.cfm?id=1193572004   (556 words)

Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - City road toll outer cordon will be axed EDINBURGH city council will be forced to scale back its controversial congestion charge plans to the city centre only because of mounting opposition, transport officials predicted last night. Bob McLellan said Edinburgh city council’s unexpected decision to exempt residents of rural west Edinburgh from having to pay to cross the outer cordon had caused major problems, but the local authority was unlikely to now overturn this. Transport Initiative Edinburgh, a city council firm developing the charging plans, said it was premature to comment on any potential changes to the cordons because the public information programme was still under way. news.scotsman.com /edinburgh.cfm?id=1274092003   (644 words)

RSG: Sites: Edinburgh City Control Edinburgh City Control was built in 1955 in a disused quarry at the end of Buckstone Drive, a cul-de-sac at Fairmilehead on the southern outskirts of the city. Edinburgh City Council was however hard left wing and saw no need for a control centre so few modifications were made apart from the installation of new phone lines and although it remained available for use the council denied they had a control centre. Edinburgh also had a sub-control located in the council yard at the rear of Barnton Quarry. www.subbrit.org.uk /rsg/sites/e/edinburgh_standby   (804 words)

Edinburgh District Council Act of 1973") the City of Edinburgh District Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") are vested with all... GEOGRAPHY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, WITH THE CO-OPERATION WITH THE CITY OF EDINBURGH DISTRICT COUNCIL... Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city of variety and contrast. www.flights-from-edinburgh.co.uk /edinburghflights/edinburgh_district_council.html   (522 words)

Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh - Unpaid city council tax hits £64.8m Edinburgh City Council needs to ensure unpaid council tax is followed up as quickly as possible. Sickness statistics show the city council lost 5.4 per cent of working time due to sickness absence across the board, exactly in line with the Scottish average. The report also shows the time taken to process new claims for housing and council tax benefit is 59 days in Edinburgh, compared with an average of 49 days and a UK target of 36 days. edinburghnews.scotsman.com /edinburgh.cfm?id=51522004   (623 words)

Edinburgh Student Newspaper : News : Politicians debate congestion charges   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) After Edinburgh City Council succeeded in setting a referendum on the possible introduction of a congestion charge to Edinburgh, a debate was held on the issue last Tuesday at Teviot as part of EUSA’s scheme to raise awareness on the issue. She stated that an alternative, improved public transport system had to be in place before the scheme could go ahead, and even then the two cordon idea is one that would not have the desired effect. In contrast Councillor Anderson stated that Edinburgh city has one of the best public transport systems in the UK and that abstention from this scheme while waiting for ‘better technology’ or a ‘better system’ would prove detrimental to the city in the long run. www.studentnewspaper.org /view_article.php?article_id=20041122130416   (690 words)

The Scotsman - Scotland - Hospital ordered to ‘waste’ money on roof   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) The council has told the trust that it must add external features to the new unit, at an estimated cost of £700,000, in order to secure planning permission. Edinburgh City Council argues that the design of the site is an important criteria because of its location. However, Lothian Health Council, a patient watchdog, expressed concern that, while the £700,000 was a waste of public money, negotiations between the council and the trust could delay the completion of the building. thescotsman.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=785302002   (595 words)

BDP Architects, Edinburgh Council HQ, Headquarters, Building The Council HQ planning application promotes the demolition of these structures and we are informed that 5,000 lorry loads of rubble will have to be removed from site. The City Council’s policy on Urban Design is still in draft form but clearly states that these types of long frontage should be avoided. Edinburgh City Council’s controversial new headquarters were at the centre of a fresh row today after watchdogs objected to the way the development won planning consent. www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk /BDP_Architects_Council_HQ.htm   (778 words)

Bins, Edinburgh City Council, Streetscape Board If we delve into Edinburgh 99 then we find the fantastic assessment that ‘Edinburgh is conscious of the need to promote and conserve a distinctive design character for its public places’ and then the author states that ‘too may British city streets have acquired a bland uniformity through their catalogue design’. But the bit that the City of Edinburgh Council always forgets is the requirement to use this street furniture in a uniform manner. While studying the Edinburgh 99 document I came across the desire for an Architecture and Design Centre to be created in Edinburgh to provide ‘the UK’s first dedicated point of interface between the public and the design professionals. www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk /bins_edinburgh.htm   (510 words)

The Scotsman - Top Stories - Senior officer suspended after baby's death   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Edinburgh Council's CEO Tom Aitchison was criticised after it emerged that staff who handled the Caleb Ness case had not been disciplined over the affair. Edinburgh City Council made a U-turn yesterday, appearing to bow to public pressure by removing one of their most senior child protection officers from duty, pending further investigation into the death of 11-week-old Caleb Ness. Tom Aitchison, the city council’s chief executive, was criticised after it emerged that key staff members who worked on the case had not been disciplined and were still working with families on the at-risk register. thescotsman.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=1135172003   (612 words)

[No title] The Council has adopted policies to encourage its employees to consider which means of transport they use to get to work, and during the course of their work. Council employees: The Case for Walking Shortly after local government re-organisation in 1996 the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Council established a Commission on Sustainable Development. It is the Council’s policy that in travelling to and from work and in the performance of their duties, all employees must be encouraged to walk, cycle or use Public Transport in order to reduce the use of cars within the city. www.americawalks.org /ACCESSIB/ACC_PAPE/AWilliam.doc   (3782 words)

Edinburgh City Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, is one of the greenest and architecturally most beautiful cities in Northern Europe... to hostels, from the city centre to the countryside... About Edinburgh is now over 4 years Old and after having won last years Yahoo Travel Guide of the year award, the Edinburgh team is proud to present the latest edition of our Guide. www.chauffeur-driven-limousines.co.uk /limos/edinburgh_city_guide.html   (455 words)

Glasgow City Council The City Council wants Glasgow to flourish as a multi-cultural, international city where people are valued equally and... Unfortunately, most people are unaware of this, even though the City Council has long been active in protecting important wildlife and habitats. Glasgow City Council now wishes to reduce the risk of flooding within its area... www.flights-from-edinburgh.co.uk /edinburghflights/glasgow_city_council.html   (389 words)

Edinburgh City Breaks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) The luxury Radisson SAS Hotel in Edinburgh is in the city centre and suitable for a spa break, holiday, conference, wedding and weekend breaks. Edinburgh is an ideal location for city breaks or a short break... Edinburgh is gearing up for a mass protest which should see thousands of people marching to Make Poverty History. www.said.net /directory/Edinburgh-City-Breaks.html   (485 words)

City Of Edinburgh Council Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) This publication may be photocopied by City of Edinburgh Council education establishments. Community Based Adult Learning is an Edinburgh service that includes free courses to help adults improve their reading, writing, number and communication skills. The City Council is responsible for providing services such as education, social work, housing and... www.job-search-ireland.co.uk /jobsireland/city_of_edinburgh_council_education.html   (337 words)

Edinburgh City Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) City of Edinburgh Council lead department or lead agency... BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, WITH THE CO-OPERATION WITH THE CITY OF EDINBURGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Home of Edinburgh City Council, the City Chambers were designed by John Adam (the eldest of the Adam... www.chauffeur-driven-limousines.co.uk /limos/edinburgh_city_council.html   (458 words)

Home - City of Edinburgh Council Labour Party Group - Labour Councillors' Website The annual Edinburgh Volunteers Week 2-7th June is setting the scene for the city’s activities, with a range of local events including the launch of Scotland’s first pilot local "Investors in Volunteering" Scheme, and a civic event co-ordinated by Volunteer Centre Edinburgh. This is a first for the Council, and will enable me to personally present on behalf of all members a certificate of thanks, co-signed by the Lord Provost, to over 100 individuals that give their time across a diverse range of services. When he suggested that the City Council was deliberately punishing motorists for the congestion charge 'no' vote, I did say I had heard the allegation. www.edinburgh.labour.co.uk   (4145 words)

Edinburgh Festivals - Edinburgh Mela - Mela chief hits out at 'racist' city council A SENIOR Labour councillor yesterday accused Edinburgh City Council of being "institutionally racist". Alan Tweedie, Edinburgh’s former race relations convener and the chief executive of the Mela multicultural festival, launched the attack after a leading Pakistani organisation within the city was refused a £50,000 grant. He added that the council had "never had any complaint from an elected member in relation to the behaviour of individual officers" and that he personally had the "highest regard" for the authority’s staff. www.edinburgh-festivals.com /topics.cfm?tid=563&id=1102042002   (345 words)

Sustrans - Safe Routes To Schools > Case Studies > The Mary Erskine and Stewart Melville School The School is in the city with a wide catchment area. Edinburgh City Council has agreed to fund improvements to the road infrastructure outside the school, with a new pedestrian crossing, traffic calming and a 20 mph zone. One of the main outcomes is a 13% increase in car sharing, reduction in congestion around the school gate. www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk /index.php?p=CS19   (196 words)

International Games News February 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Jim Bradley, a member of the Salt Lake city council, who lost runs for both the Governor of Utah and Mayor of Salt Lake City, said in 1999 that Salt Lake City should raise its hotel and car taxes as high as possible. Three cities in British Columbia, Cowichan on Vancouver Island, Chilliwack and Kamloops in the interior are hoping to be chosen as the BC representative next month. The NAIG council is scheduled to choose the 2008 host sometime in the fall of 2004. www.internationalgames.net /february2004.html   (5640 words)

Edinburgh City Guide Edinburgh is situated in the south east of Scotland and has an estimated 2001 population of 449,240. The city dates back to Roman times in the 1st century, which is when Edinburgh castle was built. There was an expansive period of building during the 18th century and this resulted in Edinburgh reputedly being the most splendid architectural city in the world. www.ukcities.co.uk /Edinburgh   (214 words)

The British Theatre Guide: EIF Funding Crisis The 2005 Edinburgh International Festival could be much reduced in size or even cancelled if a funding shortfall of £600,000 is not met. The Festival, which brings an estimated £19m in to Edinburgh's economy, currently receives £2.5m in subsidy from the City Council and the SAC, out of a total budget of £7.5m. There is also concern that Edinburgh's pre-eminence as the world's biggest Festival city is a risk from the growth in similar festivals in other towns and cities throughout the world. www.britishtheatreguide.info /news/EIFcrisis.htm   (299 words)

Notes on the Corporation of Surgeons and Barbers of the City of Edinburgh This new gift, which gave the new Incorporation full power over all persons exercising surgery, pharmacy, or barbery within the bounds of the city of Edinburgh, was duly confirmed by Parliament on 17th July 1695. This view, for reasons not given, the Court, to a certain extent sustained, declaring that although the barbers were members of the Corporation, they were not entitled to all the privileges. In 1163, however, the Council of Tours, held by Pope Alexander III., came to the conclusion that the humane interest excited in the breasts of churchmen in the illnesses and accidents of poor struggling mankind was but a wile of the devil to withdraw their attention from heavenly to earthly matters. www.electricscotland.com /history/articles/surgeons.htm   (1794 words)

Scotland - City Of Edinburgh Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Most aspects of Edinburgh history are illuminated by these political, administrative, judicial, business,... A quick guide to the historic city of Edinburgh, aimed at twentysomething visitors with limited time... Based in Scotland's capital city, the Council provides a range of public services to over 444000... www.qwscotland.com /cityofedinburghcouncil   (475 words)

City of Edinburgh Council - onecity City Development will establish a formal network of key intermediaries which aim to tackle discrimination for example Skillnet, Intowork and Women Onto Work, linking the strategic aims of for employment access being implemented by the Capital City Partnership, and Skillnet with projects and access networks. The Council is committed to maximising take up of Transitional Housing Benefit in order to secure a Supporting People budget in 2003 that will be sufficient to meet housing support needs. Project run in partnership between City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Community Food Initiative, and project is being linked to breakfast clubs in some schools. www.onecity.org.uk /ImplementationPlan   (7844 words)

LEDA Measure: Greenways Greenways are strictly enforced bus lanes and associated bus priority measures on key radial corridors leading into Edinburgh City Centre. The City Council in its new role as 'Special Parking Authority' hopes to use revenue generated from car parking charges to fund the further development of the Greenways project. The City Council is given local discretion to introduce bus priority measures. www.leda.ils.nrw.de /database/measures/meas0181.htm   (246 words)

Edinburgh Photo Library - City Chambers Home of Edinburgh City Council, the City Chambers were designed by John Adam (the eldest of the Adam brothers) as a Royal Exchange and Customs House. They were built in 1753-61 on top of an existing street - Mary King's Close - which now forms the basement (and a tourist attraction). Quite what that has to do with the City Council is hard to fathom! www.rampantscotland.com /edinburgh/bledin_chambers.htm   (102 words)

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