Food envy is most likely to strike this pay day weekend, as a month of New year’s resolutions and spending cut backs have led to nearly half of Edinburgh adults falling victim to jealousy of other people’s dishes. Edinburgh folk suffer from food envy three times a month – with cheesy garlic bread, pizza and sticky toffee pudding the most likely dishes to bring on the green-eyed monster, a study has found. Continue reading Food envy could strike this weekend
The city council’s consultation on imposing a diesel surcharge on parking permits closes this Sunday (28 January). The council wants to find out the views of people living, working or visiting Edinburgh on the proposal to apply a surcharge on parking permits issued to owners of diesel vehicles. Have your say …
Through the Council’s Parking Action Plan, we are reviewing parking permits in Edinburgh with the aim to improve air quality and enhance quality of life.
In the past, diesel was considered to be more environmentally-friendly than petrol, as it produces less CO2 per mile. Fuel duty and road tax changed to encourage people to buy diesel cars to cut their carbon footprint. As a result, the number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads increased from around 7% in 1994 to around 40% today.
Internal combustion engines have become cleaner and more efficient in recent years, but diesel vehicles still produce higher emissions of Nitrous Oxides (NOx) and harmful Particulate Matter (PM).
The Councillors who sit on the Transport and Environment Committee have asked us to consult with residents and businesses on a proposal to apply a surcharge on parking permits issued to owners of diesel vehicles.
Some background
Diesel vehicles work best for longer journeys on motorways, but are not well suited to shorter and slower trips in built up areas like Edinburgh’s city centre. There is growing evidence to suggest that diesel engines;
Major world cities including Madrid and Mexico City have pledged to ban diesel vehicles and several London Boroughs have already introduced a diesel surcharge on residents’ parking permits.
With an estimated 8,000 diesel permit holders’ vehicles in Edinburgh we need to consider how we can tackle pollution, enhance air quality and improve the health of people living and working in Edinburgh.
Why We Are Consulting
We want to find out the views of people living, working or visiting Edinburgh on the proposal to apply a surcharge on parking permits issued to owners of diesel vehicles.
Give Us Your Views
The number of flu-like cases in Scotland decreased slightly in the third week of January, prompting speculation that the worst may now be over. Health Secretary continues to urge eligible people to get their flu vaccination, however. Continue reading Flu: the worst may be over
New energy efficient street lights which will save the city millions, increase public safety and lead to fewer lighting faults are to be rolled out across the Capital. Councillors on the Finance and Resources Committee have approved a £15.219 million contract with Amey Highways to replace approximately 54,000 street lights across Edinburgh with energy efficient lamps by the end of 2020.
The Junction’s Creative Express project uses creative arts to support the health and wellbeing of local young people. It is a safe and confidential space where small groups of young people can express their thoughts and feelings about anything affecting their lives using a variety of creative media , including poetry, art, drama, creative writing, movement and music (writes Tessa Hughes). Continue reading By young people, for young people: Creative Canvases exhibition at The Junction
Looking ahead to Burns Night 2018, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “We’re very proud in Scotland that Burns Night is celebrated every year in towns and cities right around the world – from New Zealand to Norway and from Mexico to Malawi.
“Here in Scotland, there are events taking place the length and breadth of the country: from Dumfries’s Big Burns Supper, an 11 day festival, to Inverness’ Stramash – a celebration of Burns which this year has a special focus on children and young people. And of course Burns suppers will be taking place in homes and social venues throughout the land.
“I always think it’s remarkable and admirable that Scotland’s most celebrated national figure isn’t a politician, a soldier, or a king or queen, but is instead a writer – someone whose songs and poems have enriched millions of people’s lives.
“I think that says something about the continuing importance of culture in our lives. And of course it also highlights the enduring value of Burns’ work – the way his sympathy, humour and passion still speak profoundly to us today.
“For those qualities, and many more, Burns will be remembered and celebrated, ‘till a the seas gang dry.’
“So wherever you are, in Scotland or around the world, I hope you have a fantastic Burns Night. And I hope you’ll join me in taking time to toast the immortal memory of the great Rabbie Burns.”
Information and tips on celebrating Burns Night is available online.
There’s a local opportunity to celebrate the life and works of Rabbie Burns at North Edinburgh’s very own Community Ceilidh on Saturday 3 February at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre.
Tickets are still available – see below for details:
Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams … the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form of cocktails by the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Continue reading Auld Dram Syne: Whisky Festival cocktails honour Burns’ greatest works
An Edinbugh based professional is in the running to scoop one of the UK housebuilding industry’s most prestigious awards. Neal Toland, former Site Manager at Leith’s Ten Brunswick Road, is one of a handful of nominees vying for glory within the Best Multi-Story Development category at the NHBC Supreme Awards. Continue reading CALA Site Manager in running for major UK award
Marking Young Carers Awareness Day today, Scottish Government Ministers have announced additional support and engagement activities. Continue reading Ministers announce additional support on Young Carers Awareness Day
Community members have officially marked the completion of phase two of Edinburgh’s major Water of Leith Flood Prevention Scheme.
Pupils from Roseburn Primary School joined Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Lesley Macinnes, to cut the ribbon on a new bridge across the river, built as part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s multi-million pound project, which has been delivered significantly under budget. Continue reading Second phase of flood prevention scheme completed
