Which? is warning consumers about the risk of misleading Black Friday travel deals after a series of special offers for last year’s event turned out to be exaggerated or non-existent. Continue reading Dubious Discounts: Beware Black Friday travel ‘deals’, says consumer watchdog
Constitution Street will close on Saturday 16 November and work will begin in two sections of from Monday 18 November 2019. These are:
Lothian bus services 12, 16 and N16 will be diverted during this time as follows:
Enabling works will also take place on Leith Walk from Mid-November. No services are expected to be disrupted, however some bus stops may be moved a short distance.
For further information on Trams to Newhaven, please visit www.tramstonewhaven.co.uk
This weekend sees charity worker, Dr Mark Calder, (37), complete his epic ‘Running Home 2019’ adventure of running 14 ultramarathons throughout this year.
During this time Dr Calder has covered 1,725 miles, tracing pilgrim routes across Scotland and Northern England. His tremendous effort is to raise money for a project run by Embrace the Middle East, which supports refugees to return home and rebuild their lives in war-torn Iraq. Continue reading Home run: Ultramarathon Man’s nearly there …
Cineworld Edinburgh has announced an exclusive £3 ticket offer to celebrate its completed refurbishment which will be available only for 2D screenings on Friday 15th November to Thursday 21st November.
The full set of film listings will be available to purchase online at www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/edinburgh from today. Continue reading Cineworld Edinburgh unveils fully refurbished cinema
MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER BEFORE RELIANT ON FOOD BANKS
More than 820,000 emergency food parcels given out in past six months Continue reading Food Bank use soars by 23%
Council public safety officers have approved a series of temporary changes on Waverley Bridge to ensure safety and accessibility at peak times during weekends over the festive period.
Waverley Bridge will be vehicle-free from 11am until 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from 16/17 November to 4/5 January. The Waverley Bridge five-bay taxi rank will be relocated to Market Street (East bound opposite Motel One) during this time and the Tour and Airlink buses normally stationed on Waverley Bridge will now operate from George Street and St Andrew Square respectively.
These measures have been planned following recommendations from the Council’s Event Planning and Operations Group as well as an independent crowd safety consultant working with the Council and Underbelly to manage the entry and exit points and the busy junction on Waverley Bridge.
Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes (above) said: “The festive season is extremely busy in the city centre with Edinburgh’s Christmas in full swing in East Princes Street Gardens as well as a significant increase in shoppers and other seasonal activities.
“In a thriving and busy festival city such as ours we must make sure we put in place appropriate plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the many residents and visitors who pass through our streets every day.
“These six-hour-long daytime Saturday and Sunday closures on Waverley Bridge will ease congestion on the busy pavements and crossings, making it much easier for everyone to move around in a relaxed, welcoming and festive atmosphere.
“This ties in with our broader aims to make Edinburgh a more attractive, people-friendly place, prioritising walking, cycling and public transport.
“It’s crucial that we also maintain transport links for the people who live and work here and we have been working closely with residents and businesses to make sure these measures allow them to continue with their usual daily routines.”
A spokesperson for Underbelly said, “We welcome the decision to close Waverley Bridge during the busiest periods in the city centre.
“During these busy times, on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 5pm it will allow us to make the primary East End entrance to East Princes Street Gardens on the corner of Market Street and Waverley Bridge, where crowd management controls including queuing systems will be in place to manage entry.”
Friday 15th November from 4 – 6pm
Pilton Community Health Project, Boswall Parkway
The country fell silent at 11am to mark Armistice Day yesterday.
In the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, a service took place conducted by the Reverend Dr Karen K Campbell. Wreaths to remember those who have fallen in conflicts through the years were laid by Councillor Joan Griffiths, the Deputy Lord Provost; Mr Martyn Hawthorn, National Chairman of The Royal British Legion Scotland; Mr Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland; and Mr David Cowin, of Veterans Scotland. Continue reading Scotland falls silent to mark Armistice Day
Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Lesley Macinnes, writes about Edinburgh’s preparations for severe weather:
The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping. And while there’s a festive feeling beginning to build, there’s no ignoring the challenges the winter months can bring. Continue reading “We’re prepared for whatever the weather has to throw at us”
Join us for the Granton Hub AGM, learn how you can get involved, and hear what’s been happening in the hub over the last year.
Agenda
6:15pm: Arrivals
6:30pm: Chair and Treasurer’s reports
6:50pm: Q&A 7:00pm: Sub group reports
7:50pm: Thank you, call for volunteers, and social mingling
