Police are appealing for witnesses after the body of a man was discovered yesterday in the Pilton area.
The 38-year-old was found on a bench within a park in West Pilton March, just off West Granton Road, around 1.45pm on Saturday. Continue reading Unexplained death in West Pilton March: can you help?
Just one-year on from the day a defibrillator saved his life, an Edinburgh man has pledged to walk this year’s Kiltwalk to raise money to make the emergency devices more widely available across the city. Continue reading Cardiac arrest survivor to Kiltwalk for cause close to his heart
West Pilton West Granton Community Council resumes after the summer break with a meeting on Tuesday 6th August at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
The meeting starts at 7pm – all welcome.
SUNDAY 4th AUGUST at 7pm
SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY, AINSLIE PARK
Granton vs Ferry Road … The Rematch!
Ferry Road currently have ownership of the trophy, lets see if they can keep it!
11-a-side football match held at Spartans Football Club, Ainslie Park Stadium, 94 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH5 2HF.
7pm kick-off!
Entry tickets are £2, with under 5’s free
There will also be a raffle drawn on the night. Tickets for this are £1 each
Entry & Raffle tickets available from Monday 8th July from the Granton store. Entry can also be paid at the gate on the night.
The club bar will be open till 10pm for snacks and refreshments.
All money raised will be split and donated to CLIC Sargent & SAMH
The World Press Photo exhibition, showcasing some of the most powerful images from around the globe, has gone on display at the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Press Photo exhibition opens at the Scottish Parliament
A Fox terrier left at death’s door after a ferocious dog attack, and a cat left with a fractured jaw after being hit by a car are among the first entrants into this year’s Pet Survivor competition, run by leading vet charity PDSA. Continue reading Two miracle pets who dodged death by a whisker entered into national competition
TO GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS IN GRANTON AREA
In order that we can make arrangements and make a start on publicity, we would ask you to respond by Monday 5th August. Once we have a note of participants we’ll send out a booking and information form.
Please respond to communityday@granton.org.uk
If your group would like to participate please send your note of interest to me at chas@granton.org.uk by 5th August and I’ll send more details of arrangements nearer the time.
Further information can be had from Rev Norman Smith norman@granton.org.uk or by emailing communityday@granton.
First Minister warns a ‘no deal’ exit will “inevitably cause disruption”
The Scottish Government will do everything in its power to stop a deeply damaging ‘no deal’ Brexit, the First Minister has confirmed.
At a cabinet meeting ministers also agreed to step up preparations for a ‘no deal’ after the UK Government’s refusal to enter into negotiations with the EU made such an outcome more likely.
The First Minister will chair a meeting of the Government’s Ministerial Group on EU Exit Readiness next week.
The First Minister said: “In its first week the UK Government has shown it is willing to risk a ‘no deal’ Brexit. Taking Scotland out of the EU in any way is deeply undemocratic but the Prime Minister’s refusal to engage with the EU has dramatically increased the prospect that we will face a deeply damaging ‘no deal’ Brexit.
“If the Prime Minister continues with this approach Scottish jobs will be lost and our economy seriously damaged and it will be entirely the UK Government’s responsibility.
“Having assessed the actions of the new UK Government our work to prepare for ‘no deal’ will intensify in the coming weeks and months. But even with the best possible preparations, leaving the EU without a deal will hurt Scotland’s businesses, disrupt trade and impact on all aspects of society. There is simply no way to mitigate every impact that ‘no deal’ will have, no matter how hard we try.
“The willingness of the UK Government to pursue this approach, against all the evidence, shows why we must continue to make preparations for a referendum that will give people the right to decide Scotland’s future, instead of being dragged out of the EU against their will.”
Despite the Scottish Government’s concerns a No Deal Brexit is looking increasingly likely. The EU is not minded to renegotiate an agreement and the Westminster government’s rhetoric suggests that the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, deal or no deal.
Yesterday, Communities and Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP (above) said local councils should be fully prepared to leave the European Union by the end of October, as he ramped up preparations.
Mr Jenrick thanked councils for all the work they have already done, but said they must step up vital preparations and committed £20 million for councils across England to prepare for delivering Brexit on 31 October, whatever the circumstances.
He has asked each council to designate a Brexit lead to work with central government and oversee teams in every community who will work with stakeholders in their area to plan intensively for Brexit.
The new funding comes in recognition of the central role councils will play to make sure their residents are ready for Brexit, and is expected to support a range of activity including communications, training and the recruitment of staff.
Mr Jenrick will continue to talk to local council leaders to give them the opportunity to discuss preparations and the opportunities of Brexit ahead.
Communities and Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “From Whitehall to town halls – everyone needs to be ready to fulfil our democratic mandate to leave the European Union by the end of October.
“Local government has a vital role in helping to make Brexit a success and it is absolutely right that together we intensify preparations in every community.
“And to do this successfully I have asked every council (in England – Ed) to appoint a Brexit lead to work with government. We’ll be providing £20 million for councils to support the major step up in preparations.
“I want all of us – central and local government – to be fully prepared for leaving the EU on 31 October whatever the circumstances. I know that we can achieve this, by continuing to work side by side with renewed national focus and intensity.”
The UK government recognises that certain areas face more acute pressures. It is currently considering how best to allocate funding to ensure that those areas where greater impacts are expected, such as high impact ports of entry, get the funding they need in order take appropriate steps.
At his first meeting with senior leaders from English local authorities since becoming the Communities and Local Government Secretary earlier this week, Mr Jenrick told representatives that the government will support them to ensure they are ready to leave the EU in just under 90 days’ time.
Departments will continue to assess and, if appropriate, fund any potential new requirements of local authorities as part of Brexit work they are undertaking.
In January the UK Government committed £58 million of funding to support local authorities in their preparations for Brexit.
