Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee are to hold a one-off session into City Region Deals in July. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee to hold session on City Region Deals
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
A Step Too Far: Scottish Government must heed report on disability benefits, say Greens
Scottish Greens Social Security spokesperson Alison Johnstone MSP has called on the Scottish Government to pay urgent attention to a new report from the MS Society which highlights the negative impact of disability welfare reforms on people with Multiple Sclerosis. Continue reading A Step Too Far: Scottish Government must heed report on disability benefits, say Greens
“Heartbreaking”: Mundell visits fire site
The Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell visited Glasgow School of Art (GSA) on Friday, to hear about the impact of the fire. Continue reading “Heartbreaking”: Mundell visits fire site
Justice Committee questions use of remand in Scotland
Holyrood’s Justice Committee has found that the proportion of remand prisoners in Scotland is high. This is particularly true amongst female prisoners, where remand prisoners account for almost a quarter of the total female prison population. Continue reading Justice Committee questions use of remand in Scotland
Volunteer guidelines established for Edinburgh festivals
Edinburgh has devised a code of conduct for volunteering at its festivals and events. Continue reading Volunteer guidelines established for Edinburgh festivals
School holidays: keep your eyes open, warns child protection group
Everyone in Scotland should be keeping their ‘Eyes Open’ for children at risk during the school holidays. That’s the message from Child Protection Committees (CPCScotland) across the country as term time ends and children and young people spend more time unsupervised over the summer months. Continue reading School holidays: keep your eyes open, warns child protection group
Nominations open for Scotland’s Tree of the Year
The Woodland Trust is calling for the public’s nominations to find Scotland’s Tree of the Year 2018. Continue reading Nominations open for Scotland’s Tree of the Year
Starring role for Edinburgh takeaways
Edinburgh takeaways, Mania of Lauriston Place and Turkish Carry Out on Easter Road, are heading for nationwide fame after landing lead roles in new UK wide advertising campaign for Just Eat. The eateries feature in new YouTube adverts, which celebrate humourous real life reviews from satisfied customers. Continue reading Starring role for Edinburgh takeaways
Edinburgh buyers caught in “vicious circle” of home shortages
CAPITAL buyers are being caught in a “vicious circle” caused by property shortages, according to leading experts. New findings from Warners Solicitors & Estate Agents show that buyers are delaying putting their own property up for sale until they can find a suitable property to buy, leading to a staggering 50% drop in the number of homes available for sale in Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh buyers caught in “vicious circle” of home shortages
British Empire Medal for “dedicated duo”
A long-standing local volunteer and a cancer survivor who has raised over £1m for Maggie’s have been presented with the British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh.