Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of Port of Leith Housing Association, has announced his intention to retire after 11 years leading the organisation.
Keith said: “Having worked at Port of Leith Housing Association for over a decade, and in housing in various roles in Scotland and England for the past 40 years, there is much for me to feel proud of. I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed such a rewarding career. Continue reading Port of Leith Housing Association chief Keith Anderson to retire
A programme of improvement measures has been put in place to ensure patient safety at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) – but Conservative politicians are calling for a parliamentary inquiry to get to the bottom of what has gone wrong with the beleaguered project.
There is speculation that new checks could now delay the opening of the new hospital until March or April next year. Continue reading Tories call for inquiry over New Sick Kids ‘scandal’
Two men have been arrested in North Edinburgh following ‘proactive enforcement activity’ to tackle serious and organised crime in the capital. Continue reading Organised crime: Two men arrested in North Edinburgh
A free exhibition showcasing some of the most thought-provoking photographs taken over the course of 2018 goes on display at the Scottish Parliament later this month. Continue reading World’s best photojournalism to go on display at the Scottish Parliament
Seven charities have been shortlisted at this year’s ScottishPower Foundation Awards, which celebrate benevolent work in local communities the length and breadth of the UK. Continue reading Edinburgh charities shortlisted for national award
Netflix’s Sex Education star Connor Swindells and TV presenter and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury are encouraging the nation to join Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together in Edinburgh on Sunday 1 September to help fund the charity’s vital services and lifesaving research in Scotland. Continue reading Sign up for September’s Walk Together
FIREFIGHTERS from across the UK will pit their specialist skills against each other in Scotland next month.
The Scottish Rescue Challenge will take place across August 23 and 24 and will see teams test their RTC and water rescue skills in a series of scenarios. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues
A Social Enterprise that uses circus skills to improve the welfare of young people in Leith has secured £25,000 of funding in Firstport’s latest Build It Awards.
Continue reading Roll up, roll up: Firstport funds circus project in Leith
Applying a charge of at least 20p to 25p on every disposable cup is one of the recommendations put forward by an expert panel to encourage more use of reusable alternatives. Continue reading Proposal to tackle the throwaway culture
MSPs on the Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee have today said that current dog control legislation isn’t fit for purpose and called on the Scottish Government to undertake a comprehensive review of all dog control laws immediately. Continue reading Dog control legislation not fit for purpose, say MSPs
