European Referendum: It’s Time

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We’ve watched all the debates, read loads of leaflets and heard all the ‘facts’ – most of them contradictory. We’ve listened to the scores of ‘experts’, only to learn that no-one really knows for sure. But now, all the talking’s over – it’s time to make your decision: Remain or Leave.

The voting process itself is really quite straightforward (see the BBC graphic below). But WHAT  to vote? Well … that’s up to you!

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On Thursday 23 June polling stations across the UK will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Living in Harmony forum: Addressing inequality in employment

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Addressing Inequality in Employment forum meeting

29th June 1.30-4pm at Spartans Community Football Academy

Employment is a big issue for many people in North Edinburgh. Research in the recent Framework for Racial Equality highlighted that BME people are underrepresented in many areas. How should organisations address this?

We will have a guest speaker from the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights giving an overview of the current inequalities and how these could be addressed. We will also hear from organisations, including Port of Leith Housing, that have reviewed their recruitment practices to try to make them more accessible or to reach out to specific groups.

Local BME residents who have been supported by Community Renewal to find work or start businesses will share their experiences. There will be a chance to exchange ideas and discuss ways of moving forward both collectively and as individual organisations or residents. Lunch and crèche included. Please RSVP.

Hannah Kitchen

Development Worker, Living in Harmony,

Pilton Community Health Project

0131 551 1671

hannahkitchen@pchp.org.uk

www.pchp.org.uk

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Meet The Reducer!

The Reducer will champion city 20mph initiative

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Edinburgh is the first city in Scotland implementing a citywide 20mph network. The new limit aims to reduce the risk and severity of road collisions, encourage travel on foot and by bike and help make the city’s streets more people-friendly.
Continue reading Meet The Reducer!

Housing: city council plots the way ahead

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The city council has set out plans on the delivery of a ‘new-look’ housing strategy which aims to significantly increase the number of affordable homes in the city from 3,000 to 8,000 and accelerate investment in the services that will reduce tenants’ cost of living. Continue reading Housing: city council plots the way ahead

Drylaw Telford CC AGM next Wednesday

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Please see below for agenda for Drylaw Telford Community Council’s AGM plus June 2016 monthly meeting.

The AGM will start at 7pm prompt with Monthly meeting following after AGM ends. Draft monthly minutes for May 2016 to follow.
Alex Dale
Chair, Drylaw Telford CC 

DTCC AGM May 2015 (DRAFT)

Visitors flock to Scottish tourist attractions

Numbers are up for fourth successive year

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Scottish tourist attractions have recorded a 3% rise in visitors, confirming the fourth consecutive year of growth. The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) analysis found a total of 6, 246, 846 people visited member sites up to April, an increase of 201, 988 from April, 2015. Continue reading Visitors flock to Scottish tourist attractions

‘Bringing the area alive’: Newhaven gets gardening

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A local Heritage Garden Group enlisted the help of green-fingered volunteers to help green up an area in Newhaven’s Fishmarket Square recently.  The project is part of this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom, the UK’s largest community gardening campaign. Continue reading ‘Bringing the area alive’: Newhaven gets gardening