West Pilton West Granton Community Council hold their first meeting of 2017
on TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY
at 7pm in WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
AGENDA
See below for Minutes of Last Meeting
West Pilton West Granton Community Council
meets on TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY at 7pm
in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, West Pilton Grove.
All welcome.
AGENDA
Community Planning for People and Planet – help set the environmental priorities for Edinburgh Locality Improvement Plans.
Four events taking place, one in each locality. See below for more information and how to book your place:
I hope you had a great Christmas and a fantastic Hogmanay. Here’s your first update of the year from TCC which includes a glance forward to events over the next 12 months. Get your diaries out!
Also a couple of supplementary attachments on the Local Improvement Plan and the ArtRoots funding for anyone who is looking for more detail on these.
Best Wishes for 2017,
Bill Rodger
ArtRoots Fund info
LIP engagement events
The next meeting of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership will take place on Monday 30 January at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Church, Saxe Coburg Street. Continue reading Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership to meet on 30 January
Nominations for three of Edinburgh’s community councils is still open – but you have just two weeks left to submit your papers. Residents of the Craigmillar, Drylaw/Telford and Old Town community council areas who are passionate about their area are invited to play an active role and have their say on local issues.
Community councils give local residents and community groups such as youth forums, parent councils and student bodies a chance to influence what happens in their area. Members get involved in a wide range of activities, comment on planning and licensing applications, take part in community campaigns and work with others to improve the local area.
Community Councils are represented on each of the 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships where they work with local elected members, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Lothian and the voluntary sector to identify and deliver local priorities.
Meetings are usually held once a month and members can get involved in a variety of issues. Recent activities include: successfully lobbying to increase the frequency of a bus service, setting up a book festival and delivering an annual health fair.
Councillor Maureen Child, Communities and Neighbourhoods Committee Convener, said: “Democracy is a powerful force at all levels. By joining your local community council you can make a real difference to your neighbourhood, meet new people, learn new skills and take action on issues raised by local residents.
“We are looking for people of all ages and from all walks of life to get involved. Ideas, energy and enthusiasm are welcomed and the Council will provide support to get the best from being a community council member. I’d like to encourage anyone who’s interested in local democracy to get involved – be part of something great.”
People aged 16 years or older and are registered to vote can join. The nomination period for the community council elections runs from Monday 9 January to Monday 30 January 2017. Elections, where required, will take place on Thursday 23 February 2017. You can apply as an individual or as a local interest group, such as a Parent Council, a Friends of Parks group or sports club.
See below for nomination forms:
Just in time for the Christmas break and all that wrapping paper from Christmas presents – here’s an update from our December meeting with a special emphasis on recycling!
As ever, we’d be delighted to get your feedback on anything mentioned in the newsletter – indeed on anything at all, really!
Have a great Christmas, a Happy Hogmanay, and a fantastic 2017!
Best Wishes,
Bill Rodger, Trinity CC
West Pilton West Granton Community Council meets tonight in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre at 7pm. All welcome.
Please find attached this month’s update. Hope you enjoy it. As ever, we’d be delighted to hear your comments on anything in it – or anything else for that matter.
Bill Rodger, Trinity CC
