WEST PILTON PARK MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT MEETING
MONDAY 13th DECEMBER at 1pm
in WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
WEST PILTON PARK MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT MEETING
MONDAY 13th DECEMBER at 1pm
in WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
The Scottish Youth Parliament election results 2021 were announced on Monday 22 November. Eleven new Members of the SYP will now represent young people in Edinburgh.
Ten of those elected are from state schools in the city, seven are young women and three are from a Black and Minority Ethnic background.
One remaining seat, in Northern and Leith, will be contested in the new year.
Edinburgh registered the highest number of expressions of interest in Scotland from potential candidates and fielded the most candidates (26) of any local authority.
We also achieved the highest voter turnout in Edinburgh since 2015, despite many of the usual campaigning activities being curtailed because of the pandemic.
Councillor Ellie Bird, Young People’s Champion, said: “I want to commend the astonishing achievements and contributions of all 26 candidates that stood across Edinburgh in the Scottish Youth Parliament election, and warmly welcome the eleven new MSYPs into our city’s elected member family.
“The success of this year’s election is a testament to the commitment and passion of everyone involved in prioritising the voice of young people, at a time when it’s never been more important.
“Due to the restricted access to schools, youth clubs and community centres, candidates have had to rely on their own ingenuity, creativity and sheer dogged persistence to get their message, and their vote, out.
“The determination that these young people have demonstrated in standing up for what they believe in by putting themselves forward for election and to be accountable to their electorate, especially during such a challenging period for young people, is nothing short of inspirational.
“I know they all have a lot to offer their communities and the causes they care about most, and I can’t wait to see what they do next and look forward to working with Edinburgh’s newest group of elected representatives to place young people at the heart of policy and decision making.”
For more information about the election and the successful candidates, please see @edinburghMSYPs
It is with deep sadness that I report the untimely death of Gwen Campbell this morning.
Gwen passed away peacefully after a characteristically brave battle.
My thoughts are with Gwen’s family, friends and community colleagues.
TEEBO POP-UP SHOP
Pilton Youth & Children’s Project
The Greenhouse, West Pilton Brae
Saturday 27 November 11am – 1pm
Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
Events and activities with Pilton Youth & Children’s Project this week
This year two Dispersal Zones are being set up in North West Edinburgh to combat antisocial behaviour and disorder over the bonfire period. The zones will be in operation between 2pm and midnight from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th November.
Under the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004, police have a Power of Dispersal within the designated zones authorised by Superintendent David Robertson.
This means that Police can instruct any people in groups of two or more who are congregating and behaving in an antisocial manner to disperse, and if they do not live there to leave the zones, and then not to return for up to 24 hours.
If they do return, they can be arrested.
Nine dispersal zones will be set up across the city in known ‘hot spots’. As well as West Pilton and Muirhouse, zones will be established in Portobello, Loganlea, Gilmerton, Moredun, Southhouse, Gorgie and Saughton.
News of the establishment of Dispersal Zones will come as no surprise to local residents – the real surprise is that these dispersal zones will be in place over one weekend only.
THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 12.30 – 1.45pm
Meet at West Pilton Park entrance on West Pilton Gardens – all welcome!
Our Summer newsletter is out!
Even if the weather outside is telling us that winter is coming, we don’t want to forget how much fun we had last summer during those wonderful sunny days!
That’s why we are celebrating the time spent together with this fantastic newsletter.
Click it out at the link below!
Join us to plants woodland summer flowers in West Pilton Park!
Fun & friendly FREE event
Tools, Gloves & bulbs provided
Please dress for the weather
Meet at entrance to the park by West Pilton Gardens
For further details contact Emily: emily@elgt.org.uk or telephone 0794353086
Fresh Start is looking for volunteers – roles available in both FreshStart Shop and FreshStart Pantry on Ferry Road Drive.
For further info email: abigail@freshstartweb.org.uk