http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Bank Holiday, 15 June 2026 – Men’s Football World Cup en Thu, 21 May 2026 02:55:22 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21902#post-383530 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:22 +0000 Arellcat 383530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is there truth in the claim that public bodies who will benefit from the World Cup public holiday have simultaneously removed one of the two* birthday public holidays of the reigning monarch?</p> <p>* birthday and 'official' birthday</p> <p>If that were the case, over the long run there would not be any change to expected carbon emissions, unless the WC holiday brought about mass one-day travel that wouldn't have occurred otherwise. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21902#post-383513 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:11:57 +0000 chdot 383513@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Equality and Poverty</p> <p>6.1 The Council often gets asked to consider, celebrate and recognise other holidays,<br /> whether religious, ceremonial, or ad hoc. It is important that any decision ensures<br /> consistency and fairness in our approach.</p> <p>Climate and Nature Emergencies</p> <p>6.2 There is a mixed climate and nature impact of this decision. There will be reduced<br /> travel, commuting and energy usage in Council facilities and workplaces. However,<br /> there may be increased consumption across waste and hospitality consumptions.</p> <p>Environmental Impacts</p> <p>6.3 As above, a national public holiday, which includes closing schools and non-<br /> essential council services reduces the number of cars and public transport journeys<br /> for that day. Conversely the gathering of people at home or in pubs to watch the<br /> match, may increase household energy consumption (TVs, cooling, heating) during<br /> the day. Increased use of hospitality venues could lead to higher waste production,<br /> although this might be offset by the reduction in office waste.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s95740/Item%207.4%20-%20Bank%20Holiday%2015%20June%202026%20Mens%20Football%20World%20Cup.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s95740/Item%207.4%20-%20Bank%20Holiday%2015%20June%202026%20Mens%20Football%20World%20Cup.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p>