A Bill allowing the Scottish Government to make the first social security payments later this year has been passed by Parliament. Last night’s unanimous vote means MSPs have passed the Social Security (Scotland) Bill establishing Scotland’s first social security system. Continue reading Holyrood passes landmark Social Security Bill
The search for Scotland’s best green businesses draws to a close this week – Edinburgh companies have just ONE DAY left to enter the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards. The awards, which are free to enter, are calling on businesses of all sizes and sectors across Scotland who are implementing sustainable practices to get in touch and apply before 5pm tomorrow (Friday 27 April 2018). Continue reading Last call to find Edinburgh’s Green Business Champions
Edinburgh-based Scottish Adoption has been awarded a £16,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. The charity provides support to anyone affected by adoption – be it children, birth families, prospective adopters, adoptive parents and adults who were adopted as children. Continue reading Edinburgh adoption charity awarded £16,000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
The President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Professor Peter Mutharika, is to address the Holyrood parliament. The address will take place in the Scottish Parliament Chamber today following First Minister’s Questions. Continue reading Holyrood to welcome Malawian President
Creative projects in Edinburgh will benefit from over £40,000 as part of the Scottish Government’s aim to tackle inequalities experienced by young people, in the Year of Young People 2018. Six Edinburgh arts projects – including Granton Youth Centre, North Edinburgh Arts and the Tinderbox Orchestra – will receive funding as part of the CashBack for Creativity Open Fund, which has awarded a total of £252,000 to 32 projects across the country. Continue reading Cashback for city arts projects
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace who they believe can assist with their enquiries into an assault in the city centre. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Victoria Street assault
In a touching show of comradeship and remembrance today, representatives from all sides came together to attend the annual ANZAC and Gallipoli Day Service at the Scottish National War Memorial, at Edinburgh Castle, organised by Legion Scotland. Continue reading “A laugh, a joke, a tear and a beer”: veterans mark Anzac and Gallipoli Day
BT Murrayfield has made a bid to become the future home of Scottish football – and now football fans are being given the chance to take a look around the capital stadium for free! Continue reading Football fans invited to behind the scenes look at BT Murrayfield
More than 285,000 households in financial difficulty have received Scottish Government grants to help them over the past five years. Continue reading Families at breaking point: Tens of thousands turn to Scottish Welfare Fund
Wednesday 9th May, 3.30 – 5.00pm
LifeCare, Cheyne Street
