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Evaluation shows positive impact of 20mph in Edinburgh
9th October 2019A report evaluating the Council’s pioneering roll-out of 20mph speed limits across Edinburgh has concluded that the project’s aims and objectives are being broadly met – and recommends beginning the process to add further roads to the 20mph network. Evaluation of the 20mph Speed Limit Roll Out, to be considered…
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Lothiancountry announces network review
9th October 2019Lothiancountry has announced a network change that will continue to improve and build on its services in West Lothian, offering even more connections and better links into Edinburgh’s city centre from 17th November, to encourage more people to get out of their cars. The network changes follow an in-depth and…
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Cyrenians partner with Edinburgh Short Film Festival to promote the power of film in affecting social change
9th October 2019Cyrenians has partnered with Edinburgh Short Film Festival and award-winning actor, writer and producer Jamie Robson to explore the power of film to affect social change. The Edinburgh based charity deliver sustainable solutions for the causes and consequences of homelessness. This year they are working with Jamie Robson to highlight the social…
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Europe’s top climbers steal the show in Scotland’s capital
9th October 2019This weekend (4-6 October 2019), the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA): Ratho took centre stage as it welcomed some of the world’s leading sport climbing athletes for the IFSC European Climbing Championships 2019. Nineteen countries were represented, with a total of 179 athletes taking part across lead and speed. The…
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Housebuilder opens doors in Edinburgh and Midlothian for buyers to imagine life in their dream home
9th October 2019Miller Homes is opening the doors of homes across its Edinburgh and Midlothian developments until Monday 7 October, allowing buyers a unique opportunity to envisage life in their new dream home. Just a short distance from Edinburgh at Manor Wood, Highbrae at Lang Loan, South Gilmerton Brae and at Miller…
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New Managing Director for Cruden Homes in the West of Scotland
9th October 2019The Cruden Group, one of Scotland’s largest development and construction groups has promoted Fraser Lynes to the role of Managing Director for Cruden Homes (West) in a move which reinforces the company’s expansion plans to remain firmly at the forefront of Scotland’s residential market. Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the…
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Businesses and organisations in Edinburgh urged to step up to tackle the global climate emergency
8th October 2019– Scottish Government launches Climate Week Award to celebrate and reward positive action The global climate emergency is real and needs urgent attention. That’s the message to businesses and organisations in Edinburgh as part of Climate Week and the Scottish Government urges collective action to help end Scotland’s contribution to…
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Increased investment marks surge in Scottish hotels rooms with 5,000 opening by 2020
4th October 2019A surge in the number of hotel rooms in Scotland’s main cities has led to a fall in revenue generated per available room. However, the increased investment means Glasgow and Edinburgh are in a strong position for future growth in visitor numbers, a new report from PwC has found. PwC’s…
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019: Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues
4th October 2019The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid a significant deterioration in manufacturing sector activity. · The balance of manufacturers reporting increased export orders…
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Big Hearts Gala 2019
4th October 2019Join Big Hearts, the charity of Heart of Midlothian FC, for a wonderful evening of entertainment at Tynecastle Park on Saturday 9 November. This inaugural Gala event will raise funds for Big Hearts’ work towards 2020, as we aim to further deliver our support to many more families facing poverty…
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Business Comment
Business Comment is the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly magazine. It provides insight on Edinburgh’s vibrant business community, with features on the city’s key sectors, interviews with leading figures and news on new business developments in the capital.
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