Day: November 5, 2017

Granton & District CC to host Planning event

Monday 27 November at 7pm

Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Involving Communities in the Planning System

Speaker: Clare Symonds, Founder and Chair, Planning Democracy

Monday, 27 November 2017 , Time: 7.00pm

Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre , 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh 

Planning has been a key issue for Granton residents over recent years. GDCC is hosting this talk to raise awareness and increase engagement of local residents in the planning system. Please join and know your rights in the Planning System.

Please find this event on: www.facebook.com/events/1878312945516737/

All are invited to this talk. Would you please spread the word to community activists/ campaigners who might be interested in this.  For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Mizan Rahman

Secretary, Granton and District Community Council 

E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot

Like us: www.facebook.com/grantoncc | Follow us www.twitter.com/GrantonCC

 

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Excellence Award winners announced

The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for excellence in housing were announced at a special awards dinner at Murrayfield Stadium on 27 October. Thirteen award category winners were announced alongside a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Mary Taylor in recognition of her services to Scotland’s housing sector. Continue reading Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Excellence Award winners announced

Job opportunity at Pilton Community Health Project

Community Development Worker – Living in Harmony

14hrs/week
£23 934 pro rata
plus 6% pension contribution

Fixed term contract until the end of June 2020

We are seeking a candidate with a good understanding and experience of community development approaches to join our friendly and successful team.  Knowledge of issues facing ethnic minority groups and experience of participatory action research are essential.

For more information call 0131 551 1671 email:  admin@pchp.org.uk

This post will also be advertised on www.goodmoves.org.uk  

Closing date:  12 noon, Monday 20 November
Interviews:   Week beginning 27 November

The starting date for this post is the week commencing the 8 January 2018.

We are committed to equal opportunities.

Pilton Community Health Project is a registered Scottish charity No SC018460 and a company limited by guarantee No SC339435

 

 

Neil Lindsay: funeral service arrangements

Neil’s family have confirmed that former local councillor Neil Lindsay’s funeral will be held at Warriston on Thursday (9th November) at 1.00 pm.

The service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Thursday, November 9, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, as donations may be given after the service, in aid of Drumbrae Care Home Welfare Fund.