Month: September 2018

Include vegan options in every public canteen in Scotland, urge campaigners

The Vegan Society and Go Vegan Scotland are targeting the Scottish Government with a petition calling on public sector institutions to provide at least one vegan food option on every menu every day. Continue reading Include vegan options in every public canteen in Scotland, urge campaigners

Trams to Newhaven: updated plans to go on show

“refreshed designs and plans are truly community-led” – Transport convener

Earlier in the summer, the Council’s Trams to Newhaven project team embarked on a major public consultation inviting residents and businesses to help shape designs and plans. 

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Recycling food waste helps us all tackle climate change, report reveals

The fight against climate change begins at home, a new report published by Zero Waste Scotland has revealed. The report, published to coincide with Recycle Week 2018, shows that less waste and more recycling, especially of food waste, are crucial in reducing our carbon impact.  Continue reading Recycling food waste helps us all tackle climate change, report reveals

“Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’

The partial closure of a vital children’s ward is set to continue “indefinitely” – after the SNP admitted its staff recruitment crisis was to blame. Continue reading “Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’

Seafarers set to mark anniversary of Leith Nautical College with weekend of celebrations

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor but Leith Nautical College certainly did. And this weekend former staff and students of the college will reunite to celebrate 40 years since its official opening. Continue reading Seafarers set to mark anniversary of Leith Nautical College with weekend of celebrations

Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments

Assessments for disability support will be carried out by Social Security Scotland, fully supported by public sector healthcare professionals – and people will be given greater choice and flexibility over their assessments. Continue reading Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments

Edinburgh thanked for sharing views on a Scottish Deposit Return

Edinburgh residents are thanked for their contribution as the public consultation on a national deposit return closed on Tuesday (25 September). Zero Waste Scotland took the conversation around the country gathering views from people, including many Edinburgh locals who took the time to share their opinions.  Continue reading Edinburgh thanked for sharing views on a Scottish Deposit Return