The Education, Children and Families Committee agreed today (Tuesday 22 May) to postpone any decision until the next committee meeting on Thursday 21 June. Continue reading Schools decision postponed until June
Day: May 22, 2018
Volunteers needed at local support groups
A leading sight loss charity is calling for volunteers to help run four support groups for people with macular disease based in Edinburgh and one in Dalkeith. Continue reading Volunteers needed at local support groups
Hospital Parking: Something needs to be done, says Briggs
They are not heeding my warnings, says Lothian Tory MSP
Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, has received a written response from Shona Robison on his call for a national review of parking at all Scottish Hospitals (see below). Continue reading Hospital Parking: Something needs to be done, says Briggs
New guide opens doors for disabled visitors in Scotland
A series of top accessible and inclusive attractions throughout Scotland have been chosen to feature in an inspiring new guide to support people with diverse needs in enjoying a day out – whatever their disability. Continue reading New guide opens doors for disabled visitors in Scotland
“Not just a housing scheme”: Leith Fort shortlisted for Scottish Home Award
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have been shortlisted for a Scottish Home Award for the new development at Leith Fort. The ambitious development, including 94 affordable homes, is in the running to clinch the large affordable housing development of the year title. Continue reading “Not just a housing scheme”: Leith Fort shortlisted for Scottish Home Award
It’s your Locality: Have your say on Place action plan
The North West Locality Improvement Plan (LIP) has been developed to help organisations design and deliver improved services across the North West of the city. Continue reading It’s your Locality: Have your say on Place action plan
Charity busting the myths about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
A children’s charity fostering service is concerned that myths about fostering are still stopping people from becoming foster carers. Continue reading Charity busting the myths about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Do you Love to Give?
The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to help them care for abused, abandoned and injured animals, like Snoop, in Scotland. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is in with a chance of winning £50,000 as part of the Pets at Home Love to Give scheme. Continue reading Do you Love to Give?
Counting down to Open Farm Sunday
On LEAF Open Farm Sunday hundreds of farmers across the country will open their gates to welcome the public and showcase all that British agriculture delivers. So to experience the magic of farming at first hand, put Sunday 10th June in your diary now! Continue reading Counting down to Open Farm Sunday
Jeane Freeman makes pledge on benefits cap at Muirhouse meeting
Jeane Freeman, Scottish Government minister for Social Security, has responded to campaigners’ demands by pledging to consider fully mitigating the Benefit Cap cuts to Housing Benefit. In response to the evictions caused by the Benefit Cap cuts campaigners have occupied council buildings and Ruth Davidson’s office. Continue reading Jeane Freeman makes pledge on benefits cap at Muirhouse meeting