Over 7000 young mothers and their new-borns have received valuable support through an innovative programme led by specially trained nurses and midwives. Continue reading New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership
Month: June 2019
UK Government consults on plans to ban old tyres
New laws banning older tyres on large vehicles to improve road safety could be introduced later this year. Tyres aged 10 years and older would be banned from use on buses, coaches, lorries and minibuses in new proposals being consulted on from today.
If supported, the new rules could be in force by early next year. Continue reading UK Government consults on plans to ban old tyres
Sign up for garden waste collection
The new registration window for the Council’s garden waste collection service year – October 2019 to October 2020 – opens on Wednesday.
The current garden waste service year ends on 6 October 2019. To receive collections after this date, in the next service year which runs until 4 October 2020, residents need to renew their permit or sign up for one by 2pm on 7 August. Continue reading Sign up for garden waste collection
#KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
More than 70 leaders and organisations from across Scottish society have joined together to call on the First Minister to speed up the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty. Continue reading #KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links
The unifying power of culture will be used to emphasise Scotland’s global connections in the face of Brexit. Europe Minister Ben Macpherson will tell an international arts awards ceremony in Spain tomorrow that Scotland will continue to develop strong cultural links with the European Union. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links
Crest of a Wave: First for Scotland as surf park gets go-ahead
The team behind Wavegarden Scotland and Scottish surfers alike are celebrating the news that the planning application to build a Wavegarden Cove at Craigpark Quarry has been given the green light.
The disused quarry near Ratho will now be transformed into a world-class surf park and family leisure attraction – a first for Scotland. Continue reading Crest of a Wave: First for Scotland as surf park gets go-ahead
Networking event to highlight benefits of coordinated fundraising and marketing approach
Professionals working in Scotland’s arts and heritage sectors are being invited to explore the benefits of a coordinated approach to marketing and fundraising at a special training event taking place at the Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh this month. Continue reading Networking event to highlight benefits of coordinated fundraising and marketing approach
Removing barriers for young women in sport
The factors which stop young women getting involved in sport have been highlighted by a group taking part in a Scottish Parliament project aimed at increasing women’s participation in politics. Continue reading Removing barriers for young women in sport
All welcome at Edinburgh Climate Festival
We would like to invite you to the Edinburgh Climate Festival 2019. It is a free, family friendly & community-led event taking place for the first time in the Meadows on Saturday 6th July from 12noon to 9pm. Continue reading All welcome at Edinburgh Climate Festival
Man convicted of Little France sex offences
A man has been convicted of sexual offences following incidents in the Little France area of Edinburgh earlier this year. David Milligan pled guilty to the sexual assault of a woman and the attempted rape of a second woman. Continue reading Man convicted of Little France sex offences