Latest statistics indicate poverty and inequality slowly rising in Scotland in recent years
Statistics show the incomes of poorer households fell further behind those of middle income households in recent years, pushing more people into poverty. Continue reading More Scots trapped in poverty
Friday 23 March 10am – 12 noon at North Edinburgh Arts
All welcome
Monday 26 March, 6pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Scotland’s poorest people are disproportionately affected by the availability of alcohol in their neighbourhood, new research suggests. Continue reading Low earners are most at risk from local access to alcohol
FFF tackles food poverty
Projects that help people move away from emergency food support and get access to healthy, nutritious food will be offered funding for a further year. Continue reading Fair Food Fund extended for another year
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is holding an inquiry to explore what more the Scottish Parliament can do to promote and protect human rights, and they want to hear your views. Continue reading Share your views on Human Rights
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward
The Moonwalk Scotland – Saturday 9th June, Holyrood Park
Hollywood’s iconic sign was transported to Edinburgh yesterday as the famous white letters made an appearance in Holyrood Park, shining a spotlight on The MoonWalk Scotland! Continue reading Moonwalk Scotland’s in the spotlight as Holywood comes to Holyrood!
