Port of Leith to build 500 local homes over next five years

Port of Leith Housing Association on track to build 846 homes by 2023

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) is on course to create 500 homes in Leith and North Edinburgh by 2020 and a total of 846 homes over the next five years thanks to an investment of £110 million. Continue reading Port of Leith to build 500 local homes over next five years

Significant rise in human trafficking numbers

“Trafficking and exploitation can take place in any community and does not only affect people from overseas. It is essential that if we see or suspect something then we contact the appropriate authorities.”

The number of potential human trafficking victims identified and given help in Scotland has risen over the last year. There were 213 referrals to Police Scotland in 2017, a 42% increase from 2016. The greatest increase was in labour exploitation referrals, and over half of reports referred to a male victim, a rise of 64% from the previous year. Continue reading Significant rise in human trafficking numbers

Drylaw Telford CC to meet on Wednesday

DRYLAW TELFORD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Wednesday 28th February at 7pm

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67b Groathill Road North

ALL WELCOME

DTCC Minutes Jan

Westminster moves to tackle energy price rip-off

“the energy market is not working for all customers”

The Westminster government is to introduce legislation to give energy consumers a fairer deal by introducing a price cap. Continue reading Westminster moves to tackle energy price rip-off

Ethical products ‘too expensive’, say Scots

Almost half of shoppers in Scotland put off buying ethical products due to being too expensive

48% of respondents were put off by “too expensive” ethical products
24% of consumers “never” think about the people who produce their food
50% of shoppers are not aware of exploitation of food and drink producers in developing countries

Almost half of shoppers in Scotland are put off buying ethical products because they’re too expensive, new research has revealed. The survey, commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight also found that 13% of consumers don’t buy ethical products because they “don’t trust claims” made about ethically-sourced products. Continue reading Ethical products ‘too expensive’, say Scots

Who are Scotland’s best bakers?

SCOTTISH Bakers, the organisation which supports bakers up and down the land, is calling on the nation’s bread, pie and pastry lovers to vote now at www.scottishbakers.org/vote2018 for their favourite local baker to help them win the Scottish Baker of the Year crown for 2018. Continue reading Who are Scotland’s best bakers?

Holyrood committee to explore impact of poverty on school attainment

What is the impact of experiencing poverty on the attainment of young people at school? This is one of the questions the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee will be exploring in a new inquiry. Continue reading Holyrood committee to explore impact of poverty on school attainment