Localities: “giving community issues the focus they require and deserve” – Cllr Donald Wilson
Culture and Communities Committee convener Councillor Donald Wilson believes the new Locality Committees will “drive improvements across the city.” Continue reading Localities Committees will “have real impact on local services”
Granton & District Community Council meeting
Monday 26 February, 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Royston and Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North
Guest speaker: to be announced
There’s been a change of plan for this month’s community council meeting. Helen Scammell, Co-Director of Pilton Community Health Project (PCHP) was due to address the meeting but she has had to reschedule due to inforeseen circumstances – Helen will now attend our April meeting.
I am now looking for a speaker for February meeting.
Looking forward to see you on 26th February.
The public spending watchdog has questioned government plans to fund increased nursery provision in Scotland. The Accounts Commission says in a new report (below) there is a “significant risk” councils will not be able to resource the government’s ambitious plan to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020. Continue reading Question mark over government’s nursery places plan
SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31 March (12-4pm).
We will be offering :-
Kind Regards
Redhall Walled Garden
0131 443 0946
The garden is open to the public
Monday- Friday 9am – 4pm
A conference on disability rights in Scotland
It has been six months since the United Nations (UN) Disability Committee published its report about disability rights in the UK. In this report the UN Committee set out its main concerns about disability rights in the UK and lists over 80 recommendations for action by our governments.
We are holding a conference to talk about the UN Committee’s concerns and recommendations for action on:
Tuesday 6 March 2018 from 10:15 am – 3:30pm
COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh Continue reading Book your place at disability rights conference
Just Eat has revealed Edinburgh’s top rated Chinese takeaways ahead of Chinese New Year, ensuring the people of Edinburgh can kick-start the Year of the Dog by getting a flavour of the Far East delivered direct to their doorstep. Continue reading Edinburgh’s top rated Chinese takeaways revealed
Following allegations of abuse and misconduct by staff in the international development sector, Holyrood’s International Development Minister Dr Alasdair Allan has written to all non-governmental organisations working overseas and funded by the Scottish Government. Continue reading Ministers act following aid abuse allegations
Edinburgh charity Home Link Family Support has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading A Chance to Flourish: Home Link Family Support receives £5000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an assault. The incident took place in Shandwick Place at around 4am on Saturday 13th January. Continue reading CCTV footage aids hunt for Shandwick Place attacker
Drayton Manor Park has an egg-citing offer available, not only for Easter but for the whole of its 2018 season*, with four tickets available for the brilliant price of £80**, making this theme park the perfect choice for a family day out. Continue reading Drayton Manor Park is an eggs-ellent choice for all the family this Easter
