Day: May 17, 2018

Give communities more say in local planning, says Holyrood Committee

“A clear theme running through our report is the importance of empowering communities to have a meaningful say on the kind of place they want to live in” – Local Government & Communities Committee Convener Bob Doris

We want communities to have a stronger voice in planning what their neighbourhoods look like, says a Holyrood Committee today.

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee sets out recommendations to strengthen the Planning (Scotland) Bill in a report published today, while recognising that it has the potential to improve the planning process overall.

The Bill aims to streamline the system of development planning, support delivery of planned developments and includes a new right for communities to produce their own plans for their local areas called Local Place Plans.

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Letters: An old soldier remembers The People’s Day

Dear Editor

8th May 1945

After nearly six years of war (3rd September 1939 to 8th May 1945) the people of the UK were able in their millions to celebrate peace. They danced in the streets day and night, organised street parties for all children, rustling up food from their restricted rations to give them a good feed.

What a fantastic spirit there was, not only of relief from war but of great hopes for the future. May 8th 1945, we said, would never be forgotten.

In recent years, 2017 and 2018 and before, I listened hopefully to all the television channels to hear a mention of VE Day 8th May 1945 … but there was not one word; it had been completely ignored.

It cannot be that all television stations and newspapers suffered complete memory loss together. It can only be the result of a deliberate decision to ignore or suppress any reference to May 8th 1945. Shame on them!

8th May 1945 was The People’s Day: this may be the reason.

A. Delahoy

Silverknowes Gardens

Minister is causing confusion over new homes promise, say Greens

A Green MSP is challenging the Scottish Government’s housing minister to clarify if the government still plans to build 50,000 new, affordable homes, as promised in its election manifesto. Kevin Stewart wrongly told a Holyrood committee yesterday that his party had only pledged to “deliver” 50,000 affordable homes. Continue reading Minister is causing confusion over new homes promise, say Greens

Protect music venues from noise complaint closures, says Holyrood committee

Scotland’s live music venues should be given greater protection from noise complaints which can ultimately threaten them with closure, according to a Holyrood Committee.

 

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CCTV appeal following bicycle robbery

Police are continuing to investigate a year-old robbery in the city centre.

CCTV St John Street

The incident took place at around 7.30 am on Thursday 1 June 2017 in the St John Street area. A 25-year-old man walking south towards Holyrood Road was approached by a man who threatened him with a weapon and stole his bike. Continue reading CCTV appeal following bicycle robbery