Changes to the layout of Silverknowes Roundabout have been agreed to help make it safer and more user-friendly for those on two wheels, as well as pedestrians. The changes will see access onto and off the roundabout at Silverknowes Parkway cut to a single lane for cars and buses. Continue reading “Positive outcome”: changes to Silverknowes Roundabout layout agreed
Tuesday 24 October 12.30pm at Granton Parish Church
Craigroyston Community High is one of ten Scottish schools to receive an author residency from Scottish Book Trust. Poet and writer Claire Askew will work with the local school to inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing. Continue reading Read all about it: Claire’s coming to Craigie!
Could your project use some office equipment?
Stepping Stones (North Edinburgh) is moving to a new building on Monday 18th of September and there are some items that will surplus to requirements.
Items such as a fridge freezer, chairs, filing cabinets, pin boards etc.
If anyone is interested in finding out more, please contact the project on 0131 551 1632
Email:
marilyn@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Shopping Centre demolition prep work gets underway this week
Timetable for demolition and reconstruction published
Net closing on motorbike suspects
Police are continuing their enquiries following Saturday’s hit and run incident on Ferry Road in which a ten year old boy was seriously injured. There was a significant police presence across the area yesterday as the search for those for those responsible goes on. Continue reading Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”
Neighbourhood Partnership meetings are taking place in August
With the ongoing rollout of new Localities community planning structures across the city, the future of Neighbourhood Partnerships has been in some doubt but they are back for now – at least until a suitable replacement can be agreed.
Neighbourhood Partnership meetings are open to the public, so take the opportunity to hear discussions and decisions about Local Community Grant Fund applications, North West Locality Improvement Planning, participate in the popular ‘question time’ session and more.
There are four Neighbourhood Partnerships within the new North West Locality and each of these will meet in August. Dates are:
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 15 August at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 6.30-8.30pm
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Monday 21 August at Stockbridge Library, 6.30-8.30pm.
Almond Neighbourhood Partnership
Wed 23 August at Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry, 6.30-8.30pm.
Western Neighbourhood Partnership
Thursday 31 August Drumbrae Hub, 6.30-8.30pm.
Full agendas for all meetings will be available here
As part of our children’s summer programme, NEA is heading out to our beautiful award-winning garden on Saturday mornings, including THIS Saturday.
Look. Explore. Create.
Take a look at the nature on our doorstep – creative outdoor crafts, beastie hunts, pond life, worms and glitter included (fairies are not!)
This Sat (22nd July) plus
Sat 29th July
Sat 5th August
All ages – under 7 accompanied by adult
Free and a healthy snack provided
Still lots to do at North Edinburgh Arts …
Daily Programme
Police have been conducting Stronger North activity in the North Edinburgh area over the past week. Officers have made 42 arrests and executed seven misuse of drugs warrants since last Monday. Over the last week £9000 worth of drugs have been recovered in the area, along with seven stolen motorcycles and one stolen car. Seventeen vehicles have also been seized for having invalid insurance. Continue reading Stronger North: crackdown on crime in North Edinburgh
