News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • Thriving future for Edinburgh’s parks thanks to new national fund award

    17th June 2019

    Scotland’s Capital has today [17 June 2019] been announced as one of eight urban areas to share in £11 million worth of funding to secure the future of the UK’s parks and greenspaces. The new Future Parks fund is a pioneering programme designed to find sustainable ways to manage and…

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  • Colliers International warns that SESplan rejection will stunt Edinburgh’s growth

    17th June 2019

    Head of UK Planning says ‘shambolic’ decision ’threatens the prosperity of the city region’ EDINBURGH, 17 June 2019 – The Scottish Government’s shock decision to reject plans to forward plan the required development in the Edinburgh area (South Seat Scotland) with 95,000 new homes to 2030 is a shambles that…

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  • Edinburgh charity launches new mental health film

    17th June 2019

    The city’s biggest physical activity and sports provider, Edinburgh Leisure, has launched a new film, focusing on the benefits of getting active to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Produced by Edinburgh based Heehaw, a film, video and animation company, the film shares ‘real-life’ stories where people’s mental health issues…

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  • Gilson Gray Opens Doors to ‘Secret Garden’ Marketing Suite 

    17th June 2019

    GILSON Gray has created a unique ‘secret garden’ in Edinburgh city centre to showcase its contemporary new development. To see what life could be like in the Canonmills Garden community, the firm has opened its doors to a marketing suite which truly brings the sense of its charming location indoors.…

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  • 8 steps to a beautiful user interface

    17th June 2019

    The user interface, or UI, is the way through which a user interacts with your website. Your website UI will be composed of certain design elements, including menus, buttons, toggles, icons and more. A good UI will guide your user around your website and help them take certain actions. User…

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  • Travel For Less – how to get the most out of your business travel budgets.

    17th June 2019

    When it comes to travel, trying to find the best options for your business can often be like trying to find the proverbial needle in the haystack.  With so many online and offline channels available – all claiming to be the cheapest and the best – how do you know…

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    Power of Attorney – Planning our Affairs

    17th June 2019

    It is said that by 2025, 1 in 6 will be diagnosed with Dementia. It is times like Dementia Awareness Week that thought turns to the future and steps are taken to ensure the appropriate provisions are in place for a diagnosis such as Dementia. At present, there is no…

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  • Increasing sales volume in east central Scotland – ESPC data reveals

    17th June 2019

    House Price Report May 2019 *Please find full area breakdown in the House Price Table.* Key points From March to May 2019, the average selling price in east central Scotland was £248,180 compared to £239,833 last year, which was a 3.5% increase The total sales volume during this three month…

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  • Edinburgh Chamber Recruitment – Project Officer (fixed term)

    Edinburgh Chamber Recruitment – Project Officer (fixed term)

    14th June 2019

    Job Specification Project Officer Scotland is at the cutting edge of developing a more circular economy – designing products and services to keep materials in use for as long as possible. Businesses are already capitalising on the vast benefits of being circular and through new business models, are opening up…

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  • Immigration lawyer joins Thorntons

    Immigration lawyer joins Thorntons

    14th June 2019

    Full service Scottish legal firm Thorntons has appointed Gurjit Pall as an Associate in the Immigration and Visas team at its Edinburgh and new Glasgow office, adding further weight to its expertise in this area as Brexit uncertainly swells. Since qualifying as a solicitor, Gurjit has worked exclusively in this…

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