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ISSUE 291 – OUT ON THE 1st!

As you read this, copies of the December Spurtle are already to be found beautifying the barony like a newly washed flock of sheep by night all…
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HUSTINGS 2019

 EDINBURGH NORTH & LEITH Over 130 people gathered last night in Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church at Spurtle’s General Election…
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MEMBERS DISCUSS CHRISTMAS MARKET REPORT

At today’s meeting of the Policy and Sustainability (P&S) Committee, members discussed a Report written by the Chief Executive Andrew Kerr and…
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CHIEF EXEC’S REPORT MOSTLY ABSOLVES COUNCIL

Following an emergency motion by Cllr Joanna Mowat, a report (pp. 282–288) has been published for consideration by the City of Edinburgh Council’s…
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UNDERBELLY LACKED PLANNING CONSENT LAST YEAR AS WELL

 COUNCIL LEADER DEMANDS ANSWERS AS A MATTER OF URGENCY Readers are doubtless aware of the furore over Underbelly’s lack of planning…
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EAST PRINCES STREET GARDENS

QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND A MOTION AT TODAY'S CULTURE & COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE Underbelly’s Ed Bartlam (EB) and Charlie Wood (CW) this morning…
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TASTY TREATS FROM Mrs WILLIAMSON’S COOKBOOK

2. MOCK TURTLE SOUP. Today we present the second in our series of recipes first published in the pages of Mrs Williamson’s 1854 book The…
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REMEMBERING THEM

A short and moving service of remembrance was held early this morning in Warriston Cemetery. Led by the Rev. Joanne Foster of Inverleith St Serf…
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FIRST THOUGHTS ON QUAICH PROJECT PAN CONSULTATION

The Ross Development Trust and City of Edinburgh Council are consulting the public about proposals for West Princes Street Gardens (WPSG) as part of…
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UNDERBELLY MOVES ON PAN APPLICATION

Underbelly has now submitted its Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for East Princes Street Gardens.The major development comprises market stalls,…
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