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Looking after the pennies to fund major investment

Frontline services across Edinburgh will benefit from a £26 million investment after the 2012-13 Council budget was agreed. Priority areas such as children and the city's most vulnerable, will receive extra investment – allowing for greater access to the arts, sports and outdoor activities.

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Looking after the pennies to fund major investment

Frontline services across Edinburgh will benefit from a £26 million investment after the 2012-13 Council budget was agreed. Priority areas such as children and the city's most vulnerable, will receive extra investment – allowing for greater access to the arts, sports and outdoor activities.

£2 million investment this year

Residents will benefit from investment in services

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Communities

Make blinds safe with free cleats

Child safety

Training teens

A new Council initiative is getting school leavers on to the employment ladder

Book service provides vital Link for elderly

Libraries

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Caring City

Keeping children safe from harm and abuse

Child protection

Watching out for Dementia sufferers

New satellite technology is giving families and carers peace of mind

New funding boosts vital service for elderly

Overnight care service

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Transport

Trams: we’re back on track

Construction works are progressing well along the length of the route

Streets Ahead at Road Safety

New initiatives means Edinburgh’s streets are safer than ever

Electric cars get in gear

Funding for a fleet of green transport has been secured

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Environment

Zero tolerance of waste

Voluntary service

Reducing rubbish

Food waste scheme means more collections, more recycling and less landfill

Clear out your clutter and benefit others

Spring clean

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What's On

Experiment with science

This year’s festival will thrill and enthrall you

Exhibition is a ‘must see’ for art lovers

A major free exhibition will open in the city centre in May

Talking heads

Lecture series unveils star-studded line-up

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