No real surprise when the City of Edinburgh Council voted through its cuts to community newspapers at last Thursday’s budget meeting but the community is determined to fight on to save its newspaper.
Strong deputation’s from North Edinburgh News and The Chronicle emphasised the measures taken by both publications to meet emloyability criteria yet councillors refused to listen and cut funding completely from NEN, The Chronicle and The Speaker, in Restalrig.Following the Council’s decision, NEN chair Martin Hinds said:
“Thanks to everyone who assisted in the deputation, particularly Eddie (Thorn), who I understand was excellent. Disappointing outcome, we have to consider where we go from here at the next Board meeting.”
Local activist Anna Hutchison has initiated a Facebook petition to save NEN and also led a passionate deputation to the Council. She is determined that NEN will continue in some form. Anna said
“I am organising a public meeting and inviting local councillors and community councillors. NEN is ours – they cannot take it away from us. The community must come together to save this resource.”
As it stands the March edition will be the last but with offers of help and support coming in from various quarters maybe there is hope…..
If you have any ideas or wish to offer your support please add your comments or suggestions
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