People are being asked to give their views on a new long-term strategy to tackle fuel poverty. The consultation will run until 1 February 2018 and will seek opinions on, among other things, ambitious targets for fuel poverty reduction – with a revised definition recommended by an independent, expert review – and the timescales for meeting them. Continue reading Have your say on Fuel Poverty plans
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Theatregoers encouraged to make their mark at the Edinburgh Playhouse
For more than eight decades the Edinburgh Playhouse has provided the backdrop for some of the most iconic shows and names in musical theatre and live entertainment. Now theatregoers are being given the opportunity to make their mark on the UK’s largest theatre by sponsoring a seat. Continue reading Theatregoers encouraged to make their mark at the Edinburgh Playhouse
CSGN environmental fund open for bids
Communities across the central belt can bring environmental and health benefits to their areas by bidding for a share of a fund worth up to £400,000. Continue reading CSGN environmental fund open for bids
Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Scotland is set to become the only part of the UK with statutory targets to tackle child poverty after the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament today. Continue reading Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill passes final stage
Benefits advice drop-in session at Royston Wardieburn tomorrow
Letters: Brutal capitalism = devastation
Dear Editor
Individuals and organisations of investors manipulate the economy to create maximum profits for themselves, closing down those places of work not profitable enough – regardless of the devastation caused to people’s lives. Continue reading Letters: Brutal capitalism = devastation
Edinburgh writers feature in Nourish Book
Every year for Book Week Scotland, national charity Scottish Book Trust releases a book of stories around a theme. As part an annual campaign to get Scotland writing, the public were asked to write pieces on ‘nourish’ and what it means to them. Hundreds of wonderful stories from across Scotland were submitted, and can be viewed here.
Lost for Words: Jessie J calls on Scots to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is calling on people across Scotland to join her in supporting the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words. Continue reading Lost for Words: Jessie J calls on Scots to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign
Appleton Tower upgrade completed
Glasgow-based construction specialist CCG (Scotland) Ltd has successfully completed a £11.98m upgrade of University of Edinburgh’s Appleton Tower. Continue reading Appleton Tower upgrade completed
Maree Todd is new Minister for Childcare and Early Years
The First Minister has announced her intention to appoint Maree Todd as Minister for Childcare and Early Years. Subject to approval by the Parliament and Her Majesty the Queen, Ms Todd will begin to undertake some Ministerial duties immediately. Continue reading Maree Todd is new Minister for Childcare and Early Years








