New bill will give more power to Head Teachers
Consultation on a bill to introduce radical reforms to the education system has opened. Education Secretary John Swinney launched the consultation at the Royal High School in Barnton today. Continue reading Swinney launches education consultation at Royal High School
Trussell Trust produces five point plan to tackle fears over winter demand Continue reading Foodbank use soars
Scottish public urged to plan ahead and prepare. Continue reading Resilience Week: Be prepared!
Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has today launched his “Homes First” campaign to control the rapid and unregulated growth of short-term lets, where owners of residential properties offer them as holiday accommodation. Continue reading Homes First: Wightman launches campaign to control short-term lets
Food for Thought Forum lunch
Tuesday 14 November from 12 – 2pm at Madelvic House (granton:hub)
33 Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS
Along with the usual networking opportunities, discussions will be focused around the main issues and responses coming out of the PCHP’s Hungry for Change food insecurity report and action we can all take or get involved with.
We’ll also have the chance to update on the progress of the training programme that has been put together since the last forum meeting.
If you would like to attend, please contact Joe at joejones@pchp.org.uk or on 551 1671.
Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work Keith Brown welcomed the new Living Wage rate and has urged more Scottish employers to become accredited. The 30 pence uplift to £8.75p will see thousands of people benefit from higher wages to help meet the increasing cost of living. Continue reading Living Wage rate rises to £8.75
Sunday 19 November is capital’s Light Night Continue reading Call the Midwife star to switch on city lights
